When all else fails in England, what do we do? Turn to South Africa of course.
Some time ago, when Andrew Flintoff announced his retirement, a conversation between myself and Chris went along the lines:
"Flintoff retiring. Let us scour every corner of South Africa for a replacement".
"Yeah. That Pieter van der Bergersburger should be qualified soon".
So step forward Jonathan Trott.
What a time to make a debut, South African or not. England lose and he's not going to play another Test. England win and he's hardly guaranteed. But this is not the time to be churlish. This is the time for every man to stand up for his (adopted) country and anyone who reckons a South African won't take as much joy from seeing the Australians lose this final Test as the English would is, frankly, a big fat liar.
Five more days... Then I might actually get some work done.
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