This means more. I’ve said and written that a few times over the past couple of weeks. This means more. A Liverpool catchphrase that has become a personal mantra and, judging by the Liverpool beanie Shukri Conrad was wearing in England, that of the Proteas.

For Conrad, Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada and crew this meant more. More than just a title, more than a message to the Greedy Three and the International Care-Less Council that it’s not the size of the dog in the fight that counts, but the size of the fight in the dog — this was a validation of themselves as cricketers, people and South Africans, reward for belief, development, perseverance and staying true to the course...

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