Vernon Philander confident South Africa can cope without high-profile absentees: South Africa are confident they can prosper without high-profile absentees in the first Investec Test against England at Lord's. Captain Faf du Plessis is temporarily unavailable, due back in time for the second match of the series at Trent Bridge next ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: Vernon Philander confident South Africa can cope without high-profile absentees