Mark Nicholas

The remarkable Mr Smith

Mark Nicholas: Not many will forget this unwavering leader who set the agenda during South Africa's most challenging era

Christian Ryan

The Shaun Marsh mystery

Christian Ryan: He looks like one of Australia's top six batsmen, doesn't make the necessary runs in first-class cricket, briefly dazzles in Tests, goes away, then comes back

Gallery

Southern tussles

Gallery: Trumper's grace, Fanie's magic - a selection of memorable performances in Australia-South Africa contests

Ian Chappell

Australia close to becoming a powerhouse

Ian Chappell: They have the aggressive opening bowler and batsman and the imaginative captain. Only No. 3 is a concern

Numbers Game

The Warner effect

Numbers Game: Johnson trumping Steyn and other key aspects that helped Australia to a series win in South Africa

Rob Steen

The icing on the season's cake

Rob Steen: Test cricket is in roaring health and there has been no proof more ringing than the enthralling South Africa v Australia series

Mark Nicholas

Steyn's spell from hell

Mark Nicholas: No other bowler in the world today could have won the match in Port Elizabeth so suddenly and with such effect

Mark Nicholas

The Mitchell Johnson effect

Mark Nicholas: Entire batting line-ups have been laid to waste by the raw pace and confidence of Australia's fast-bowling leader

Jarrod Kimber

Standing in the shadows of giants

Jarrod Kimber: Without the coach who took them to No. 1 and the allrounder who made them great, South Africa are trying to surf into a tidal wave

Firdose Moonda

Can South Africa send a message?

Graeme Smith is hoping his countrymen come out and show they care more about Test cricket than was thought before

Firdose Moonda

South Africa's invincibles

The last time South Africa beat Australia at home was nearly 44 years ago. Four protagonists from the series remember those heady days. By Firdose Moonda