Smith wants to knock England off top spot

Captain Graeme Smith is confident South Africa have got what it takes to replace England as the number one team in the world test rankings.

Something has to give when England, who have not lost a home series for four years, take on second-ranked South Africa in a three-match encounter that starts later this month.

England’s last home defeat was against the Proteas who have not lost on their travels since 2006.

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