"Wales have always been confidence-driven, and that'll be sky-high as they were the only side to beat southern hemisphere opposition during the autumn Tests when they won against Australia, " said Bulloch.

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Three times he scored centuries in consecutive Tests against the same opposition: Pakistan in 2008, New Zealand in 2009 and South Africa at the turn of 2011-12.

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One of the first tests for Indonesia's newly empowered opposition comes next May, when general elections are scheduled.

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Midweek fixtures are normally against weaker teams, with the Lions giving all their squad members a chance to play, with stronger opposition for the weekend matches which would include the Tests.

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The treasury points to the example of Ghana, which only last year completed its first democratic transfer of presidential power to an opposition party: better governance is meant to be one of the principal tests of suitability for American aid.

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Most of Northern Ireland's 69 grammar schools have said they will administer other, unregulated entrance tests including at least eight Catholic grammars, despite the opposition of their church's hierarchy to academic selection.

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Fleming has made more than 13, 800 runs in Tests and one-dayers and his wicket remains the most prized among opposition bowlers.

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