Proteas start quest to rebuilding away legacy

The Standard Bank Proteas begin the rebuilding steps towards the legacy they once held away from home with the start of the three-Test series against Australia at the WACA ground in Perth on Thursday. The Proteas ended their nine-year undefeated run away from home, the longest by any team, with the 3-0 loss to India last year, and have earmarked this series as the start of a journey towards reclaiming the status.Proteas captain, Faf du Plessis, says the current squad has identified new goals for the season, which includes nine Tests, and have set about creating their own identity and style of play. The series is only du Plessis’ second as Test captain, but is a rare opportunity for him to become only the second South African captain, after Graeme Smith, to win a series against Australia in Australia. The 32-year-old admits that although he has grown in the leadership role since his appointment, he will be open to some advice from Smith and AB de Villiers, who have been supportive on the side-lines.