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***Official*** Australia in South Africa + South Africa in Australia 2016/17

Tangles

International Vice-Captain
I remember reading somewhere that Smith didn't fancy 1st and was happy to let someone who does it for their state take it.
 

straw man

Hall of Fame Member
Apparently a very good specialist 1st slipper. It was Wades fault even if 1st slip could have also got there....
well the 38yo man was at first slip before so there was a vacancy
I remember reading somewhere that Smith didn't fancy 1st and was happy to let someone who does it for their state take it.
^^ this sounds the most reasonable. It's just very unusual to see a debutant at first.
 

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