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[sfa82]

What a truly disappointing performance from South Africa. Australia certainly picking up where they left off in the Ashes, especially MJ. I hope that we can bounce back strongly, but South African players need to step it up big time. I don't think the Kallis gap will be filled soon, and even though he might not have change the result, a team sheet with King Kallis on it is much more reassurring.

[Gerry SA]

Congrats Australia you ripped us a new one...

Reports back home suggesting Biff will retire at the end of this series...Sad day for South African sport if these reports are proven correct. 

[lewis_faulds]

I follow Graeme smith on Instagram and he put up a photo of his wife and daughter with the caption : "hate leaving them going touring.. Promise last one" or something similar
Maybe it's true?

[Gerry SA]

I follow Graeme smith on Instagram and he put up a photo of his wife and daughter with the caption : "hate leaving them going touring.. Promise last one" or something similar
Maybe it's true?

Well he's Surrey captain for 2014 and 2015.

He's already out of the ODI/T20 sides.

So the curtail might be about to come down...

[smilley792]

Congrats Australia you ripped us a new one...

Reports back home suggesting Biff will retire at the end of this series...Sad day for South African sport if these reports are proven correct.

When I saw you'd replied, I was gonna ask how the SA media were reporting it. But I'm guessing your not in SA from the "back home" bit.

[Gerry SA]

When I saw you'd replied, I was gonna ask how the SA media were reporting it. But I'm guessing your not in SA from the "back home" bit.

No mate I'm based in London, haven't been home in a long time 

Spoke to a few friends earlier, basically said it's reported as we got what we deserved.

[ProCricketer1982]

Congrats Australia you ripped us a new one...

Reports back home suggesting Biff will retire at the end of this series...Sad day for South African sport if these reports are proven correct.

These Aussies are ending a fair few players careers !!

[legger123]

I'm sure its already been put up in this thread, but if Watson is fit for the next test, would he get straight back into the Starting XI? If so, who would it before.

They've got more than handy part time spin from Steve Smith if they really need it. Personally think if he's fit then they'd have to open with Watson and drop Rogers.
Very unfair on the old fella, but think thats the only way Watson would get back in.

[fros23]

The fact that Warner bowled a few overs of seam up would suggest to me that they would be keen to get Watson back in somehow

[joeljonno]

I would say not picked, but you never know with the Aussies. Could be Rodgers or Marsh as Marsh is cover for Watto.  Might be harsh but do what is best for the team and greatest chance of winning.

[smilley792]

The fact that Warner bowled a few overs of seam up would suggest to me that they would be keen to get Watson back in somehow

It was a bizarre bowling choice. Especially when the commentators had to explain that although Warner had took test wickets, it was bowling leg spin, and this was the first time head bowled seam up in a test.

Warner, jack of all trades! When he was buffing about in t20 as a clubbie and got picked up, bet he never thought he'd be bowling seam up in a test match!

[smilley792]

I would say not picked, but you never know with the Aussies. Could be Rodgers or Marsh as Marsh is cover for Watto.  Might be harsh but do what is best for the team and greatest chance of winning.

For the next test, fit or not, I doubt Watson would be selected.

After that test, who knows.

[13th Man]

I'm sure its already been put up in this thread, but if Watson is fit for the next test, would he get straight back into the Starting XI? If so, who would it before.

They've got more than handy part time spin from Steve Smith if they really need it. Personally think if he's fit then they'd have to open with Watson and drop Rogers.
Very unfair on the old fella, but think thats the only way Watson would get back in.

Agree with Legger123, then again why change a winning team. 
Watson given injury history could probably benefit with more recovery time, we've seen it too often, him pull up in his bowling stride straining something.

[smokem]

Based on batting form, there's no way Watto can get back in. If he can bowl, he may have half a chance. Personally I hope they don't bring him back. The batting order looks more solid without him.

[Cedrictoad]

It was a bizarre bowling choice. Especially when the commentators had to explain that although Warner had took test wickets, it was bowling leg spin, and this was the first time head bowled seam up in a test.

Warner, jack of all trades! When he was buffing about in t20 as a clubbie and got picked up, bet he never thought he'd be bowling seam up in a test match!

He still got it through at 130kph+ with some outswing... faster the Philander really!