*Official* 2024 South Africa tour of New Zealand: 2 tests

[NZTailender]

So they'll drop Santner (wow what a confidence booster)? I can see them conceivably rest Jamieson for fitness ahead of the Australia series, to further manage his recovery.

I want to see O'Rourke fly tho

 

[Immenso]

O'Rourke is in the squad for the second test only. Having him in the squad for a test match week, but not playing, would be a good approach to ease a player into the higher level. (Like Jamieson over in Aus). But on the other hand a debut against a weakened opponent is also an ideal time to debut. And he's red hot right now.

I can see both sides. But, I hope the decision is based around what they want for O'Rourke , not about sentimentality for Wagner, champ though he has been.

 

[Flem274*]

Yeah it hurts every time they drag Wagner out and I think even ND benched him. Just let him enjoy his house and dog.

 

[Skyliner]

Would be a head scratcher if they bring in a bloke for a ‘farewell test’. What if he jags a haul of wickets? Suddenly you may have to keep him around when you were looking to move him on.

 

[Aidan11]

I'd like to see Bedingham get a big score.

 

[_Ed_]

That's an interesting way to get out.

 

[Aidan11]

Unlucky for Bedders.

NZ bowlers have done a good job so far this morning keeping it tight.

 

[Flem274*]

I'd like to see Bedingham get a big score.

That's on you bro

 

[thierry henry]

Jeez Henry bowled an immaculate series of balls and then a horrible long hop to get the wicket.

Seems like a few players have miss hit innocuous short balls which probably supports the suggestion it’s not an easy pitch to play big shots on

 

[Aidan11]

That's on you bro

I posted that before start of play. It was more frustration of being tied down by the bowlers.

 

[TT Boy]

NZ may opt to bowl again but if they do bat, they have more than enough time to try and make this the largest test win by runs.

 

[Athlai]

Umpires call imo

 

[Aidan11]

Deep trouble for SA.

 

[thierry henry]

That’s rough, really never looked out

 

[_Ed_]

Henry's putting together a heck of a record against SA - currently 22 wickets @ 16.

 

[Flem274*]

I wasn't giving that

 

[Gnske]

Wagner is the greatest bowler of all time and to see all of you ungrateful cretins turn on him is disappointing, but very New Zealand of you all.

Once, you all would have collectively sold your dogs to a Campbells soup factory just to oil his body before the next guy got a chance.

 

[NZTailender]

NZ may opt to bowl again but if they do bat, they have more than enough time to try and make this the largest test win by runs.

Give Conway and Latham another shot at making a score, they need the net session.

Promote Blundell to 3 as well imo. Henry at 4 for his maiden century.

 

[thierry henry]

Wagner is the greatest bowler of all time and to see all of you ungrateful cretins turn on him is disappointing, but very New Zealand of you all.

Once, you all would have collectively sold your dogs to a Campbells soup factory just to oil his body before the next guy got a chance.

Not me. Pitch it up ****.

 

[ashley bach]

Big KJ 2/22 @SillyCowCorner1