Fifth Test, Centurion. South Africa v England Day 1.

[Paoli]

As that call went to press Flintoff and Thorpe were removed.

[Moss]

So, is a result possible? Or is there just too little time left in the game?

I'm hoping for a win, but a lot needs to happen in the next 3 hours!

[cantplaycantalk]

Yeah a result is possible, but only an England win or the draw now I think.

[flanflinger]

Originally Posted by cantplaycantalk

Yeah a result is possible,

England are pushing now. This is a good example of what Jones brings to this team. Because he scores his runs so quickly he can take the game away from the opposition and set England up for a victory.

OK he is not a batsmen you would like to bat for your life. But in this position he is the perfect man to have.

Draw and England win are the only realistic results possible...

[Lee Johnson]

Well you seemed to have predicted correctly NF. I know your thoughts on the Jones but you must admit when he gets going he is a great player to watch. If he could put away that hook shot he'd be a very good test batsmen.

[John]

England showing clearly why they desrve the series. 3-1 would not be a flattering score line as they say in football. Ouch!

[Paoli]

3-1 should be 4-1 which essentially would've made Saffers win the equivalent of a consolation goal.

[Notts Exile]

Originally Posted by Lee Johnson

I know your thoughts on the Jones but you must admit when he gets going he is a great player to watch. If he could put away that hook shot he'd be a very good test batsmen.

He is good to watch when he gets going isn't he? If he could be more consistent with the bat and also contribute a little more when we REALLY need him to (backs against the wall situation) then it would be wonderful. Us Read fans wouldn't have much to moan about then, apart from his keeping of course which it would appear is not so important. Let's hope he continues to score the runs and then puts on a flawless display of glovework as Engl;and make it 3-1 !

[Notts Exile]

While I was writing that he appears to have been dismissed :-(

[Richie Benauds Love Child]

that was your fault NE !!!! As a read-ite you KNEW any sort of praise for Jones would result in his wicket !!