RSA vs NZ, 1st Test, Durban

We chipped away nicely. The saffa batsmen looked good in parts but we stuck to our guns.<br><br>
Dougie and Wags add some nice intangible guts effort and attitude to the mix<br><br>
Can that fuckwit ANZ bank stump up some more of our fees to get Bondy on a consultant role. He can learn Wagner an inswinger coming back to a right hander camped back in his crease and remind Timmee what the new ball is for.<br><br>
Wagner with an inswinging yorker and Southee not giving 4 balls and we're well set.<br><br>
Well bowled Boulty today too!<br><br><br>
ps hard job finding highlights on the interweb...

<p>i just watched that catch on youtube. that was fucking sharp.</p>

<p>Watched the highlights between Olympic pole vaulting today. Fantastic catch by Kane in the gully, one handed, flying sideways...gees he is a sharp fielder. Just the man you want there, how often does he pluck one out of nothing.</p>

Delayed start due to rain.<br><br>
Picked up wicket of Steyn in 2Nd over before taking new ball. <br><br>
Won't be easy batting conditions today with the added moisture in the air. Both boult and Southee getting good swing

Southee drops one .. these extra runs could prove costly .. <br>
Saffas creep up to 250 now

<p>Looking at the swing Boult is getting, NZ will probably be a bit nervous thinking about what Philander and Steyn will do with it against out somewhat fragile batting line-up.</p>
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<p>Maybe SA should declare.</p>

Might not matter if Dale Steyn rips us a new one again.....

<p>Thats it, all over, SA all out for 263.</p>
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<p>Now we get to bat in overcast swinging conditions.  </p>
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<p>Will watch Guptil and Latham's cheap dismissal with calmness because its inevitable.  Will then watch Kane and Rosco like this.</p>
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<p>Good early shout on Guppy.</p>

Captain Obvious would like all to know that Dale Steyn is one hell of a bowler.

<p>Just need to see out a few overs here. I don't want Williamson in for at least a few overs.</p>

<p>I hope we can get through the first 12-14 overs - RSA change bowlers may not have the conmtrol of Steyn/Philanderer</p>

<p>Latham already two big edges. Need to stick in there.</p>

<p>Fuck, this is impossible. Test against one of the best pace attacks going around and the ABs are playing wallabies at the same time - much channel flicking ensuing</p>

<p>Black Caps 15-2 at early lunch due to rain.</p>
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<p>Shit.</p>

<p>Fuck me, we bowl RSDA out dirt cheap in middling conditioons, but as soon as we get to bat, the conditions are ideal for high speed swing and seam - just like in England last year</p>

<p>Dale Steyn is a sensational bowler.  I could watch him all day, just magic what he does with the ball.  </p>
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<p>It also helps that he is the identical twin of Gary Oldman in the Fifth Element :)</p>

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<p>It also helps that he is the identical twin of Gary Oldman in the Fifth Element :)</p>
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Looks like NZ might have had a little bit of luck. Was sunny all day yesterday but the outfield didn't drain well after the rain so no play.<br><br>
If they play tonight, then hopefully batting conditions will be good and the pitch will be easier to play on after baking in the sun. A nice 2nd/3rd day pitch.

<p>Still reckon it will be hard work for our batsmen.</p>
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<p>No real chance for extended hours of play I hear as sun sets pretty early this time of year.</p>