De Kock and Rabada rise up the rankings
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 29: Kagiso Rabada and Quinton de Kock during the Proteas media opportunity at Level 8, Capital Hill on June 29, 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Rynners/Gallo Images)

De Kock and Rabada rise up the rankings

Quinton de Kock and Kagiso Rabada have achieved career-best positions in the ICC rankings after their stand-out performances in the first Test against Australia. 

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All-round excellence sees Proteas power to Perth Test win
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 06: Kagiso Rabada of South Africa celebrates with team mates after dismissing Adam Voges of Australia during day four of the First Test match between Australia and South Africa at the WACA on November 6, 2016 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

All-round excellence sees Proteas power to Perth Test win

The Proteas have completed a remarkable turnaround in the first Test against Australia, thrashing them by 177 runs in Perth on Monday, writes TOM SIZELAND.

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Rabada gets five as Proteas edge closer to victory
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 06: Usman Khawaja of Australia bats during day four of the First Test match between Australia and South Africa at the WACA on November 6, 2016 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Rabada gets five as Proteas edge closer to victory

Kagiso Rabada secured his five-wicket haul towards the end of the morning session to leave the Proteas just three wickets away from victory in the first Test against Australia in Perth on Monday.

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Boks need to get physical to earn respect back

The Springboks need to find their mojo fast if they’re to challenge a combative England at Twickenham and regain the respect of the greater rugby community, writes JON CARDINELLI​.

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Injury means Janse van Rensburg replaces Kriel in UK

Jesse Kriel will return to South Africa after he suffered a leg injury against the Barbarians at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, with his place in the squad to be taken by Rohan Janse van Rensburg.

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Proteas power to commanding position in Perth
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Proteas power to commanding position in Perth

Centuries from JP Duminy and Dean Elgar, in a partnership of 250, put the Proteas in a dominant position on day three of the first Test against Australia on Saturday. On that foundation, the…

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Weakened Proteas attack up their game as Australia collapse
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 04: Keshav Maharaj of South Africa celebrates after dismissing Steve Smith of Australia without scoring during day two of the First Test match between Australia and South Africa at the WACA on November 4, 2016 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Weakened Proteas attack up their game as Australia collapse

From 158-0 to 244 all out, an incredible fightback from the Proteas has seen them restrict Australia’s lead to just two runs in the first Test in Perth on Friday.

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Proteas hit back but Steyn is laid low with injury
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 04: Dale Steyn of South Africa reacts after suffering a shoulder injury while bowling during day two of the First Test match between Australia and South Africa at WACA on November 4, 2016 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse - CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images)

Proteas hit back but Steyn is laid low with injury

The Proteas took four quick wickets to peg Australia back to 181-4 at lunch on day two of the first Test in Perth, but fast bowler Dale Steyn is off the field with a shoulder injury.

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Warner whirlwind keeps Proteas on the back foot
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 03: Mitch Marsh and Mitchell Starc of Australia celebrates after Marsh took a catch to dismiss Stephen Cook of South Africa off the bowling of Starc during day one of the First Test match between Australia and South Africa at WACA on November 3, 2016 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse - CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images)

Warner whirlwind keeps Proteas on the back foot

The Proteas were bowled out for 242 before a David Warner blitz saw Australia close on 105-0 on day one of the first Test in Perth.

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