season, when England were the tourists, though in a one-sided match he failed to take a wicket. Exactly three years after his previous triumphant Test appearance, Burke was again picked for the third Test of the series against England. This time, he was not a success, failing to take a wicket in a drawn match which was noted for some dull batting. Again, he lost his place after the single Test match, and this time he did not regain it. He managed the successful South African Universities team that toured England in 1967. The Wisden report said, "No praise could be too high for Mr S.F. Burke, who combined the onerous managerial duties with those of a shrewd and helpful coach." See also List of South Africa cricketers who have taken five-wicket hauls on Test debut References 1934 births 2017 deaths South Africa Test cricketers South African cricketers Cricketers who have taken five wickets on Test debut Northerns cricketers Free State cricketers