South Africa vs England 2017: 2nd Test, 5 talking points

#1 Faf du Plessis, the leader that inspired a majestic comeback

Du Plessis managed his troops with amazing ease and inspired a stunning comeback

Done and dusted at Lord's, it seemed like South Africa's wretched tour thus far was taking a turn for the worse. They did little to help themselves in the first Test but enter Faf du Plessis, the leader that had led them to a stunning series win in Australia a few months back.

True leaders have it in them to turn copper to gold and Du Plessis did just that. He inspired his men to outperform themselves.

De Kock was pushed to four, Morris given the license to attack, Olivier provided a confidence boost and he used Maharaj, a spinner, in a role that more than covered up for the loss of Rabada.