Proteas

British

/ ˈprəʊtɪəz /

plural noun

the international cricket team of South Africa

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Defeat by the Proteas left a feeling little had changed, however.

From BBC

The tour through the ranch’s 8 acres of proteas includes a U-pick option where guests can take cut flowers home.

From Los Angeles Times

The next time the Proteas take the field in whites on home soil will be October 2026, 21 months after hosting Pakistan in January this year.

From BBC

Rabada, a generational talent, remains the spearhead and is now complemented by a depth of skill and variety that allows the Proteas to compete in all conditions.

From BBC

The Proteas won by 408 runs in the second Test to claim just their second series win in India, and their first since 2000 under Hansie Cronje.

From BBC

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