South Africa make one change for Test series decider

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 11:31 · Archive

South Africa have brought in Gerald Coetzee for his first Test in two years to replace injured Anrich Nortje for the third Test against Australia in Cape Town.

South Africa have made one forced change for the deciding third Test against Australia in Cape Town, bringing in fast bowler Gerald Coetzee for his first Test in two years to replace injured Anrich Nortje.

Off-spinner Simon Harmer has again held his spot as the home side's sole spinner, keeping out mainstay Keshav Maharaj based on the number of left-handers in Australia's team. South Africa had the option to bring in Corbin Bosch or more experienced Dane Paterson for Nortje, but preferred Coetzee's speed. Proteas captain Temba Bavuma said Coetzee was 'probably the closest guy in terms of like-for-like for Anrich' in his role as 'an enforcer' in the bowling attack.

South Africa can move to the top of the ICC rankings with victory. Bavuma said the older players in the squad were particularly motivated to 'right those wrongs' after being 'bullied' in their backyard during the last Test series in Australia, and to protect their home record.

How it is being reported

• Proteas confirm one change for Test series deciderSouth Africa will have only the one forced changed for the third and deciding Test against Australia, meaning a long-standing Protea remains left out.Perth Now · 26 Oct, 11:05
• Proteas confirm one change for Test series deciderSouth Africa will have only the one forced changed for the third and deciding Test against Australia, meaning a long-standing Protea remains left out.The West Australian · 26 Oct, 11:05

In this story: South Africa · Australia · Gerald Coetzee · Anrich Nortje · Simon Harmer · Keshav Maharaj · Temba Bavuma · Cape Town

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