Neil Manthorp looks back on a ‘forgettable’ summer for South Africa, but argues brighter times may be on the horizon

The bleakness with which the results from South Africa’s three-month long tour of England have been received is to be expected. Some of it may have become a little too personal, but that’s far better than being ignored. Or should be. At least South Africans still care.
Questions about the depth of the country’s playing resources can also be a red-herring. The reality is that there are enough good players at the top of the pyram...