There was scepticism about the ability of Mark Boucher and Graeme Smith to instil the sort of bloody-minded determination and resilience in the national team which characterised their own careers. And quite rightly. You can’t instil that stuff in anyone. You can hope for it, encourage it, but you can’t make it happen. But those who have it can most certainly identify it.
Proteas ‘Tough Nut’ future was taking shape…
Proteas ‘Tough Nut’ future was taking shape…
Proteas ‘Tough Nut’ future was taking shape…
There was scepticism about the ability of Mark Boucher and Graeme Smith to instil the sort of bloody-minded determination and resilience in the national team which characterised their own careers. And quite rightly. You can’t instil that stuff in anyone. You can hope for it, encourage it, but you can’t make it happen. But those who have it can most certainly identify it.