Few countries are as mad about sport as South Africa: for whites especially, rugby and cricket are the prime sources of national pride in victory and shame in defeat.

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"Self-centered indulgence, pride and a lack of shame over sin are now emblems of the American lifestyle, " Graham wrote.

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There was no shame for the Tigers in losing their opening game to India, and they salvaged some pride by following this with a victory, albeit unconvincing, over Ireland - but they capitulated here in front of a large but increasingly disconsolate home support.

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