THE TEST MATCHES.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1027, 17 January 1911, Page 5

THE TEST MATCHES.

SOUTH AFRiCAN COMMENT. SUCCESS OF TOUR NOW ASSURED By Telcsnpli-Presa Associailon-CopyriEht. (Rec. January IG, 9 p.m.) Capo Town, January IG. Tho South African newspapers express tho opinion that the South African cricket team is' becoming more accustomed to Australian conditions, and has now a chanco of winning the rubber. The "South African News" considers tho Test ono of tho most interesting within living memory. Tension has boon maintained throughout, and tho nervo and endurance of both sides most severely tested. Tho "Capo Times" states' that the match will stand as a record for many years, and must havo been enervating. Ono writer notes the consistency of the South African batsmen, who had hitherto been most inconsistent. Ho thinks the.completo success of tho tour is now assured, though it is too much to expect to win the next two tests. Tho "Natal Mercury" declares that the South Africans have retrieved their reputation, and proved themselves worthy to participate in the triangular tests. The "Advertiser" says the match has given the South Africans an indisputable claim to a place in the front rank. Cape Town, January 15. There is elation throughout. South Africa at tho Springboks winning the third Test match against Australia. It is assumed that' on English wickets, which are favourable to South African bowling,' the South Africans will have a fair chance even of winning the trianI gular rubber.