By Shahida Jacobs
All of the Proteas' previous World Cups have ended in heartbreak - the infamous run-out in 1999 and Messrs Duckworth and Lewis in 2003 to mention just two - but those pains will be erased should they win the 2007 edition in the Caribbean.
However, while most bookies and cricket pundits have made South Africa second favourites - behind Australia - to win the tournament, locals are not entirely convinced that they will walk away with the honours come April 28, if IOL's Poll is anything to go by.
Only 51 percent (407 votes) of the 649 people who voted in the poll believe the Proteas will win the World Cup. Thirty percent (231 votes) think their campaign will again end in failure while 19 percent (164) simply don't care.
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Comments from readers who believe the Proteas can win the World Cup.
Iceman: We can braai tomorrow, fix the car tomorrow, fix the washing machine tomorrow. BUT TONIGHT we drink beer, watch the cricket and support our team!!!!!!
Anton: Even if you don't watch cricket, the fact is that your country, the country in which you were born or have perhaps chosen as your home country, is being represented on the international stage. For you not to lend it support, albeit blind support, is what divides this country. Remember the words: "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask rather, what can you do for your country..."
Momolo Proudly SA: Yes,Yes,Yeeeeesss!! We will be champions. I think this is the best team that South Africa can produce.
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