I saw Pollock play at Wanderers in a test against the Ausies in 1969/70. I also saw Barlow that day bowling to the Aussie captain - Bill Lawry,
First ball he played and missed and the second and third one the same. So Barlow walked over to him and handed him his glasses. The fourth ball he clean-bowled him, I will never forget that one.
I had the honor of bowling to Pollock while doing my ACF stint in Bloemfontein.
He was serving in the Armoured Car Regiment at that time and he was a very gifted stroke player and a class guy all round.
Richards, Smith, Gibbs, Kallis, Pollock, AB, Boucher, Tayfield, Proctor, Steyn, Donald.
12th Man would be either Colin Bland or Jonty Rhodes.
Sorry saffex...
that side wont do.
Not enough natives!
What ... no Clive Rice ... no Gary Kirsten ... no Gibbs??
Amla? You're kidding right?
Radebe ... lol!!!
Typical Stupid Dave.
I see you're just as confused in cricket.
Best you leave all sport alone, boy .
Not having seen the all stars 60's Protea side makes it nigh impossible to compare and select the best ever South African side. I'm happy to go with the opinions of those who know and understand the game, ex players like Bill Lawry, Ian Chappell, and the late Tony Greig etc. I can't remember a time Graeme Pollock's name didn't pop up in commentary when the Proteas toured down under.
On that basis Richards and Graeme Pollock is a must but then what about Eddie Barlow, Colin Bland and Peter Pollock who were both voted Wisden Cricketer of the Year, and let's also not forget Clive Rice, Vincent van De Bijl probably one or two that I've missed.
Post Apartheid, Donald, Shaun Pollock, Steyn, Amla and Kallis is at the top of my list.
Smith was technically flawed and would not make my best side.