The Springboks' biggest problem is not refereeing and 50/50 calls always going against them (statistically, I doubt that would be the case). Our problem is that we can't close out games and allow 50/50 calls in the 78th minute to decide results. #rugby

Not questioning his passion, commitment, fitness or focus, but Kagiso Rabada just doesn’t look like he’s motivated.

Such is the confidence of Australia, the lunch analysts just said Carey is on the verge of a Test match 100. He’s currently on 64. #AUSvsSA

So the positive is that the Proteas scored more than 200 in an innings. Some major overhauls needed otherwise South Africa risks becoming just another fixture on the Test calendar.

Was that Dean Elgar’s last Test as captain for the Proteas? Poor batting and uninspired captaincy on the field.

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