By Charlie Talbot-Smith

Gale’s force: Andrew Gale is backing David Willey, inset top, to replace the retired Ryan Sidebottom
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YORKSHIRE stepped up their preparations for the new season this week by flying out to South Africa where a 20- strong squad will be based in the north-west region of Potchefstroom for the next fortnight.
Led by head coach Andrew Gale – in his second season in charge – and skipper Gary Ballance, Yorkshire will play a two-day game against Nottinghamshire next week followed by back-to-back 50-over ...