Tonga coach Quddus Fielea said South Africa had underestimated them by fielding a second-string side.

BBC: White relieved after Tonga scare

Aside from Mackail-Smith and Keates, Ferguson named a mostly second string side which included transfer-listed Sergio Torres and Danny Blanchett.

BBC: Ferguson could still make changes

Despite his decision to pick a largely second-string side, Blackpool almost left Villa Park with a point after a lively display.

BBC: I'll quit if I'm fined - Blackpool boss Ian Holloway

As well as youngsters such as Ben Youngs, Chris Ashton, Ben Foden, Dan Cole and Courtney Lawes forcibly asserting their Test credentials, Johnson also took heart from the contributions of others to the second-string side.

BBC: England boss Martin Johnson annoyed by loss to Maori

The Rugby Football Union offered Edwards the position of coach with England's second-string Saxons side but not a role within the senior England set-up.

BBC: Edwards keen to remain with Wales

Bangladesh won that series 2-0 against a second-string Windies side containing a mixture of former internationals and promising youngsters, captained by veteran batsman Floyd Reifer.

BBC: Tigers overcome weakened Windies

The second-string West Indies side play two Tests starting in Colombo on 13 July before taking part in a triangular one-day series also involving India.

BBC: Muttiah Muralitharan

Monye, 25, promoted from the second-string England Saxons side after injuries to Simpson-Daniel and Strettle, and the demotion of Leicester's Tom Varndell, has scored five tries in seven matches this season.

BBC: England call up uncapped quartet

The reliable Mike Hussey's gritty 126 on Saturday was the highlight of the match for the world's number one side, who struggled to cope against India's second-string team.

BBC: Unconvincing Aussies avoid defeat