England in SAffer.

[Gingerfinch]

You should know by now that my predictions are rarely right. That said, the saffers don't look that strong, bar two or three of them.

[Arthur Crabtree]

SA will miss Philander, as England will miss Anderson. Apart from them, both sides have a similar balance of proven talent, and prospects. Given home advantage, I can't see South Africa struggling to win.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Cook
Elgar
Amla
du Plessis
Root
deVilliers
Stokes
Steyn
Morkel
Broad
Piedt

is my team, with big Vern and Anderson to come back. Which gives me a bit of a swing towards SA. But then, if one team catches well, and the other badly, then everything changes.

England lose Anderson as slip off Moeen.

[alfie]

Disappointing to see Anderson missing this match. But I fancy England to edge this 2-1 as long as the batting stands up. Which is a bit of an if...