Scott Boland’s double strike dismisses Markram and Bedingham as rain restricts opening day to just 12.2 overs, South Africa 20/2 in Gqeberha.
Bulls, Stormers, Lions, Sharks and Cheetahs begin European campaigns whilst Proteas attempt to strike back against Australia in Gqeberha.
Tristan Stubbs axed as Shukri Conrad makes bold changes with Ryan Rickelton taking wicketkeeping role for second Australia Test in Gqeberha.
Josh Hazlewood claims 6/49 as Australia thrash South Africa by 214 runs at Kingsmead, with Matt Renshaw named player of the match.
Steve Smith returns to field after passing concussion protocols, boosting Australia’s victory push at Kingsmead with SA on 102/4 chasing 421.
Renshaw’s magnificent 190 and record 134-run stand with Lyon transforms Australia’s position as tourists reach 390 all out in first Test
Jansen, Mulder and Nortje shared six wickets as Australia stumbled to 187 for six with Renshaw’s gritty 46 leading the fightback
Nortje makes Test return as Rabada sits out Kingsmead opener. Bavuma backs X-Factor paceman’s 150km/h+ pace against Australia on Friday.
World champions SA face Australia in first Test series since Sandpapergate. Rabada’s fitness and spin-friendly Durban pitch dominate build-up.
Van der Stel Cricket Club are the champions of Boland, winning both the 50 over and T20 leagues of Cricket Boland.