Boucher pleased with Proteas' hammering of Australians

09 November 2016 - 09:46 By KHANYISO TSHWAKU

Titans coach and former Proteas wicketkeeper Mark Boucher had to wait 10 Tests and three tours for his first Test win in Australia. The side he was part of in Perth was far stronger, fresh off a landmark series win in England in the middle of 2008.The current crop under Faf du Plessis had no such momentum to carry them, even though they had pleasing late winter-early spring home outings against Australia and New Zealand.Having endured unforgettable indignities at the hands of the Australians home and away, South Africa's 177-run hammering of Australia in Perth on Monday resonated with him.That a young team without AB de Villiers and losing Dale Steyn mid-match rolled Australia at a ground where they are normally difficult to beat sits well with Boucher."It was good to see, especially after the manner in which they were dominated on the first day. The way the guys came back, especially after Steyn's injury.The stand-out performance was that of Kagiso Rabada. Temba Bavuma's run-out was also fantastic," he said...

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