What was the reason for England sending such a weak side to SA?

Question

What was the reason for England sending such a weak side to SA?

Answer 1

Because they have so many injury concerns, they are saving their players till the world cup.

I think it is pathetic to send a second rate team or even a third to play an international test, the reason for these pre cup matchs are to gauge where you are.

The french sent a 3rd rate team to NZ to play the AB's because all their players are playing in the National competition.

I reckon teams like eng and france are scared, and if they loose with their B teams, at least they have a reason for the loss. Man Up you girls blowse !!!!

Answer 2

The answer is simple:

THEY ARE PROTECTING THEIR FIRST CLASS PLAYERS FOR THE WORLD CUP 2007.

prevention is better than cure. why should they risk it. They are hoping SA willl be injured for the world cup and they can take a first team there.   Cowards

Answer 3

Poor management and club commitments forcing England players to stay at home - the tour should have been cancelled! Roger L, the Boks would have finished the Tri-nations and will be battle hardened!