South Africa

Fourth Test, Johannesburg (day four): England 180 & 169-9 lost to South Africa 423-7 declared by an innings and 74 runs

The Lions might have lost another series, but they have salvaged their battered reputation this tour. Seldom can there have been a more fluctuating, absorbing and thrilling international than this – the 80 minutes contained four seasons in one, and it was 13 minutes into stoppage time when the local hero, Morne Steyn, who had come off the bench in the final quarter, kicked a penalty from five yards inside his own half to seal the series and deny the tourists the draw that was the very least they deserved for their tactical acuity and forward power.