South Africa v England Tests FL

[Durhamfootman]

with Finn out for the final test I'll need a returning Steyn or, failing that, Duminy to remain with 5 players

[Arthur Crabtree]

Round 3: sponsored by Watery Towels, Luxury Hotel and Spa (drainage a speciality).

Aidan 2104
Hope 2084
Red 2018
Ian 2014
Dan 1978
Brave 1946
Backfoot 1933
Ntini 1917
Alviro 1899
Durham 1879
Adi 1865
Alfie 1857
Ginger 1770
Bhaves 1724
Arthur 1716
Shanky 1638
Dilbert 1614
Stands 1445
Diligent 1394
Mike 1082

[Arthur Crabtree]

Aidan and Hope are separated by Amla (Aidan) and Moeen (Hope).

With Finn out, Red needs Abbott or Steyn to return to keep a full team. Ntini needs Abbott back for Finn, or Footitt to replace him in the side.

Ian relying on something from Cook in the final Test, or to get Steyn back in his place.

Dan needs Steyn back, or Anderson to go big at the last.

[Alviro Patterson]

Competition for 8th place is hotting up

[Arthur Crabtree]

You have to have Stokes to think of finishing eighth.

Wasn't he supposed to be borderline injured, and not certain to be able to bowl properly?

[ianp1970]

Are SA likely to play Steyn with the series lost?

[Arthur Crabtree]

Might get him ready for the ODIs. If I was a SA fan, particularly with a ticket for the game, I'd absolutely want him playing, ready to give something back to England. But a shoulder injury does sound a bit tricky to recover from, and ultimately, if there's any concern, his well being comes first. Obviously, I've no idea what they'll do, but he should come back if fit to play.

[dan08]

Might get him ready for the ODIs. If I was a SA fan, particularly with a ticket for the game, I'd absolutely want him playing, ready to give something back to England. But a shoulder injury does sound a bit tricky to recover from, and ultimately, if there's any concern, his well being comes first. Obviously, I've no idea what they'll do, but he should come back if fit to play.

World T20 is most important. Should be rested.

[Durhamfootman]

with Finn out for the final test I'll need a returning Steyn or, failing that, Duminy to remain with 5 players

Duminy back in the side, thank goodness. I just need him to do something this time

[mikesiva]

with Finn out for the final test I'll need a returning Steyn or, failing that, Duminy to remain with 5 players

Duminy back in the side, thank goodness. I just need him to do something this time

+1

[Durhamfootman]

Round 3: sponsored by Watery Towels, Luxury Hotel and Spa (drainage a speciality).

as long as the final leaderboard isn't sponsored by Flowery Twats or Farty Owls

[Arthur Crabtree]

Looking at a few prestigious bids.

[Durhamfootman]

make sure they have proper arrangements in place for paying corporation tax, or you might find yourself embroiled in a scandal

none of this Isle of Man, double Irish, Dutch sandwich, nonsense

it'll be your reputation on the line

[Arthur Crabtree]

The BBC have been round with a camera hidden in a loaf of bread. I told them to speak to the Cayman office.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Otherwise I'll just tell Gideon I'll pay a tenner. It worked for Starbucks.