Benjamin

Yip, even Hougaard to his credit says he feels bad seeing Lwazi on the bench behind him.

Time for Aaron Phangiso. Cant go nought for 180 at nearly 8 an over on any pitch, come now. Heard the commentators in the studio at Tea saying maybe we can still win this game, and the fact that Aus scored so quickly might count against them.... . good luck with that.

Nope. Sorry dude. My forgiving strength not that good.

Haven't followed this week, after temporarily suspending my long-held supporters membership after last week. Still got big reservations with picking your most creative players that you own, then expecting them to play a different game. Read glimpses though that he might let Pat and Juan out to run with the dogs on Saturday. We'll see.

Cowies Hill

I see Jakes wont bowl for the rest of this game. Should bat ok though. Has a grade 1 hamstring strain apparently. So it's Morne and Dale . Only need 15 more sticks though..

0 for 140 odd in 21 overs!!!!!! Any idea if Jakes OK to bat, given that no runners allowed ?

Anyone know an Estate Agent ?

Ok, now I'm unhappy. It's one thing finding these buggers on the trail or in the bush. Yesterday I arrive home and the chap doing some tiling for me proudly tells me he nailed a PUFFADDER cruising on my front stairs, headed inside...... I don't live in the boonies either. Told CW we moving to a 12th story flat.

Illovo Eston

Last week came round a corner on a section of single track by a river, one times large size leguaan lying in the path. My partner rode past, and I stopped , no chance was I riding past that thing, going to bite my leg off. Eventually he got tired of waiting and rode back to my side of the beast , so we could turn around and go back the other way. I ain't winning any bravery prizes I'm afraid. Frogs about my limit.

Thanks bru. Now I won't sleep tonight.

I could never ever kill a snake, that I know for sure. Waaaay to scared to get anywhere near close enough in order to kill the thing, before it killed me. Maybe with a flame thrower from a helicopter but even thats a bit close for me.

In the words of the Barmy Army..... "We are the England. The mighty mighty England......." Until you bowl spin at us.

Comparing whose local trails are better is like arguing over whose wife is prettier, no winner there. Im a Giba local, and love the trails, but I know them well which helps. We are really blessed to have such an awesome riding venue on our doorstep. I have always enjoyed Holla though, even the time I got lost. Different riding to Giba I find, but very happy to ride at either venue. The mamba alley section at Holla is sweet, just would feel happier if it had a different name... All trails in KZN at the moment must be wet, just seems like its been raining forever.

Yebo. Roma, Ristretto and Fortissio Lungo are the only ones I usually buy, plus the full strength decaf. The Lungo designed for a slightly bigger volume of water.

Stay away from my Joy you ous, she pm'ed me first......

Maybe time for Rudolph to sit out. I really rate him, but not set anything alight. I would play Thami as keeper, let AB bat only and bring in Faf for JP. Rory was disappointing , but all the bowlers struggled a bit throughout. I think Tahir is a must for Adelaide though. I'm quite keen to see Hilfinhaus get a bat next week too.

29er if possible. Just improves your riding, especially on the farm roads. Good luck.

Nice solid 2nd half. The tactic worked so maybe shouldn't complain, but nearly every ball was taken by a runner at 10 (with a single digit on his shirt) and straight back into a drive. Can be effective but not as easy on the eye as wide play. Understand you got to win but please just let 10 play.

Damn rain. Woke up excited to see us about 750/2 instead got highlights of KP batting.

Thinking of keeping it after my month of punishment is over. Maybe in protest till they pick Juan to start in a test.

Go boys. Hash carving them up .Again. Come Pete, behind the line bru. Can't find commentary on the wireless anywhere?

Eyeboh! That thing gonna bite you bru.

Right, Pat at ten for Saturday vs Ireland. All good. Still would prefer Juan at 13 and Jaco at 15 but we getting there. I think Zane will hold his own in NH conditions.