State of SA
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Quotas have really destroyed South African sport, so much to the extent that they are now World Champions in both Rugby and Cricket.
Neil Johnson, Alistair Campbell, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), Grant Flower, Dave Houghton, Guy Whittall, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Ray Price, Eddo Brandes
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Can't tell if this sarcasm, but it is not remotely the same thing.
Zim force quotas regardless of talent. The players getting picked for SA are generally worthy of their spot.
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I don't really believe South Africa has quota players anymore, there isn't anyone in their test xi that doesn't deserve to be there.
Neil Johnson, Alistair Campbell, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), Grant Flower, Dave Houghton, Guy Whittall, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Ray Price, Eddo Brandes
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SA’s average over the course of the year rather than a set number of players every game is far more sensible. They can play who they want when they need a result and make up the numbers to hit the targets in less important games. Anyone operating a quota system should be following that model 

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Yes, it has worked out. Perhaps we'll see an all-African XI against Zimbabwe?
Neil Johnson, Alistair Campbell, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), Grant Flower, Dave Houghton, Guy Whittall, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Ray Price, Eddo Brandes
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Pat_Bee wrote: ↑Sun Jun 15, 2025 6:33 amSA’s average over the course of the year rather than a set number of players every game is far more sensible. They can play who they want when they need a result and make up the numbers to hit the targets in less important games. Anyone operating a quota system should be following that model![]()
Same thing that ZC thought they would get a positive result against New Zealand in the 2nd Test..
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It’s not the same thing at allMueddie28 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 18, 2025 4:24 amPat_Bee wrote: ↑Sun Jun 15, 2025 6:33 amSA’s average over the course of the year rather than a set number of players every game is far more sensible. They can play who they want when they need a result and make up the numbers to hit the targets in less important games. Anyone operating a quota system should be following that model![]()
Same thing that ZC thought they would get a positive result against New Zealand in the 2nd Test..


