WHEN you’re spearheaded by the premium quality of Faf du Plessis, Kagiso Rabada and Quinton de Kock, make no mistake that a World Cup crown is within your grasp.

By Richard Dore

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Throw in returning young star Lungi Ngidi and at the opposite end of the age-scale old campaigners Dale Steyn, Hashim Amla and Imran Tahir, and it is no surprise to hear the Proteas are many people’s dark horses. India, England and defending champions Australia are clearly the favourites but there is more than ...