The

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toured

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from January to March 1970, and played a four-match Test series against the

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. South Africa won the Test series 4–0. Australia were captained by

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and South Africa by Ali Bacher. It was the last official Test series to involve South Africa for 22 years, and the 1970 South African team has been held to be one of the greatest in the history of cricket.

Squads

Test series summary

First Test

Second Test

Third Test

Fourth Test

References

External links

Australia tour of South Africa 1969-70
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