Smith points to top.
Captain seeking eviction of England as the test team number one as a reward for their consistency.
Before the next three-game series between the two sides, England lead the ranking of the ICC by a single point of South Africans.
But Smith believes the South African team will have plenty of confidence to face meetings with Andrew Strauss, as they have not lost a Test series away since 2006.
"We hope to reach number one can be a reward for our consistency," said Smith, whose team staged their first network of inland destinations in Taunton on Saturday before Monday's clash with Somerset.
"We've been playing the ranking (upper) for a long time now. We had the pleasure of it for a little time (in 2008)."
"We were the first two and the top three for a long time and very near the top."
"We are waiting now with what we have done, and how we prepared, and be prepared to be ready for the first test in the oval (from 19 July)."
Sense of belief
Smith, who has recovered from ankle surgery, you may have a belief in the selection and South Africa succeeded in his last tour of England four years ago.
He said: "We came here with a quiet confidence, we have obtained good results away from home for a period of time .."
"We do not have that strength within the squad and strength in the confidence that can work well outdoors."
"Having had a hit here in 2008, we are hoping to build on that and taste again."
But England is a quality team and throughout all these years of touring here, it's always hard to beat England.
"We have great respect for the conditions here and the England cricket team."
Captain seeking eviction of England as the test team number one as a reward for their consistency.
Before the next three-game series between the two sides, England lead the ranking of the ICC by a single point of South Africans.
But Smith believes the South African team will have plenty of confidence to face meetings with Andrew Strauss, as they have not lost a Test series away since 2006.
"We hope to reach number one can be a reward for our consistency," said Smith, whose team staged their first network of inland destinations in Taunton on Saturday before Monday's clash with Somerset.
"We've been playing the ranking (upper) for a long time now. We had the pleasure of it for a little time (in 2008)."
"We were the first two and the top three for a long time and very near the top."
"We are waiting now with what we have done, and how we prepared, and be prepared to be ready for the first test in the oval (from 19 July)."
Sense of belief
Smith, who has recovered from ankle surgery, you may have a belief in the selection and South Africa succeeded in his last tour of England four years ago.
He said: "We came here with a quiet confidence, we have obtained good results away from home for a period of time .."
"We do not have that strength within the squad and strength in the confidence that can work well outdoors."
"Having had a hit here in 2008, we are hoping to build on that and taste again."
But England is a quality team and throughout all these years of touring here, it's always hard to beat England.
"We have great respect for the conditions here and the England cricket team."
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