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The Proteas recorded a comprehensive 78-run win over New Zealand in their one-off T20 match at Eden Park Yesterday. The Proteas led by Francois du Plessis lost the toss and were sent by Kane Williamson to bat first in a ground which holds terrible memories in their hearts. Hashim Amla set the tone for the Proteas with his sixth half century in T20’s for South Africa. Despite being criticised in recent times for his decline in form, the opener top scored with 62 runs off 43 balls to help South Africa post 185/6 in their 20 overs. The 33-year-old opener with his soft wrists scored 9 fours and 1 six. Faf du Plessis (36), JP Duminy (29), and Ab de Villiers (26) all performed well with the bat, while Trent Boult (2-8), and Colin de Grandhomme (2-22) were outstanding with the ball for the hosts. The Black Caps response got to the worst possible start, with Chris Morris removing opener, Glen Phillips and Colin Munro.  Despite the Proteas score being described as sma...

When All Blacks flyhalf, Dan Carter, called time to his illustrious international career at the end of the 2015 rugby world cup there were doubters whether 24-year-old (then), Beauden Barrett, was the right candidate to fill Carter’s big shoes. There were also discussion circulating on the media on who was better to take over from Carter between Beauden Barrett and Aaron Cruden, it wasn’t long before Barrett’s impressive form made him the front-liner for the kicking reigns in the All Blacks.  Before we knew it he had cemented his place as the usual suspect in the 10 jersey rather than number 22. Barrett, a man who had lived under Carter’s shadows knew he had finally got his opportunity to steal the limelight in the black All Blacks kit. Apart from the Springboks decline of form, All Blacks’ dominance, England’s progression under Eddie Jones, the year 2016 wouldn’t be wrapped up without mentioning the name of Beauden Barrett. The Hurricanes flyhalf was...