RSA 6/1 - they might regret not playing Bavuma instead of the extra pace bowler - not sure they needed 5, guess they miss Kallis - welcome to reality
JJ, Kallis played his final test before retirement in 2013, I think the Safrican team have adjusted to the reality of life without him by now. Bavuma is injured and not available, and with the series won, and an important series following this with Australia, Safrica imo were always going to play a quota player. Its not as though Chris Morris seized his opportunity in England last year. But Safrica oft switch between 6 batsmen incl de Kock, or 7 depending opposition and conditions. I think it has less to do with missing Kallis, and Philander just getting ill mid spell often.
That said, Phelukwayo has some batting chops, being used as an allrounder in ODI, and a pesty 30 from him won't be a surprise. He's not the meritorious selection going around,like Amla, Rabdada and maybe Lungi will soon become. But hopefully he gets there. Hopes for him becomming an allrounder and his quota spot definitely helped get him the nod over further bowling and batting options imo.
