"This is not experimentation but a test of the depth we have in our squad, " said South Africa coach Rudolf Straeuli.

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The Commission will comprise of senior legislators from G8 countries and the major emerging economies of Brazil, China, India, Mexico and South Africa to identify the most difficult domestic obstacles, and to explore in-depth, as well as politically test, the specific outcomes required from the G8 summit.

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What they need to do is get on with it and show their strength in depth, but this week is a massive test for them.

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