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[SOULMAN1012]

Based on today I can see it being

Cook
Hales
Bell
Root
Taylor
Ali
Bairstow
Plunkett
Broad
Anderson

I would like Rashid in but I doubt they will as they will need the 4th seamer as I doubt stokes will be test match fit by SA

Surly Wood is in front of Plunkett? 90mph plus on SA decks is perfect for him

[Manormanic]

I think roco thought we were playing ten a side...

[Batbuddy99]

Just looked at the score, and who needs root when you have Titch!!!

[petehosk]

If Stokes is not available for SA Tests, I would be tempted to have the following:

Cook
Hales
Bell
Root
Taylor
Bairstow
Ali
Woakes/Plunkett
Wood
Broad
Anderson

Can't decide between Woakes or Plunkett!

[Stuey]

Keep Rashid in,  he'll  get more bounce in SA, offer some variation and would be good for his long term development. I hope he doesn't get messed around by England .

[Manormanic]

If Stokes is not available, I would be sorely tempted to recall Tim Bresnan - had a great season for Yorkshire with both bat and ball and bowls the hard overs that are needed to protect Anderson and Wood.  Perhaps:

Cook
Hales
Bell
Root
Taylor
Bairstow
Bresnan
Rashid
Broad
Wood/Plunkett
Anderson

[rickjames]

Nah, all aboard the Willey train!

[Jamesfield]

No one think Ballance deserves another shot?

[Johnny]

@edge if Buttler plays elsewhere then I'd say Sam Billings as the back up keeper

[Stuey]

2&3 batting slots will be up for grabs over the next 12 months, SA tour may bring about Bells retirement and I don't see Hales cutting it.

[Manormanic]

Nah, all aboard the Willey train!

that the title of your new movie? 

[ProCricketer1982]

Can we please either sack off one day Ali or at the very least demote him back to his rightful place at 8

[Manormanic]

No one think Ballance deserves another shot?

Next Summer probably, once Bell has gone.

[Sam]

@edge if Buttler plays elsewhere then I'd say Sam Billings as the back up keeper

Billings with his average of 28 in division 2 of the county championship this season  ?

[Johnny]

He's part of the set up already, so would be good to be around the team, plus I'm only picking him as a reserve keeper. It's unlikely he'll play.

Do love the way you offered an alterative though @Sam