Concern still for Labuschagne: What England learned from SA vs Aus first Test

England travel to South Africa for a three-Test series starting in December, with a home Ashes on the horizon next summer, so what can they glean from Australia's 214-run win in Durban to open their own series in South Africa?

England won't get benefit of rusty-looking Proteas

It's nearly a year since the Proteas last played Test cricket - an impressive 2-0 series win in India - while this represented their first home Test since winning the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's in June 2025.