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All teams essentially face two tasks: get the job done (whatever that may be), and maintain good working relationships. Too much focus on the former and relationships suffer (witness the current SJN hearings); too much on the latter and, in cricketing terms, you don't win. If any team, in any sport, wants to win at international level the best available team has to be selected. The Proteas' current selection criteria will help bolster team relationships, but they are destined to lose when faced with more functional teams. You can't have it both ways.

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