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'Enforcer' Coetzee recalled as Proteas name XI for decider
Anrich Nortje's groin injury opens door for another speedster who will play his first Test in two years
Gerald Coetzee will make his Test return as South Africa continue their high-pace approach against Australia.
The 26-year-old comes in as the replacement for Anrich Nortje who sustained a groin injury after bowling only 3.3 overs in the second Test in Gqeberha. The swap of pace bowlers is the only change to the Proteas side that won by an innings and 31 runs at St George's Park.
South Africa third Test XI: Aiden Markram, Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee
Proteas bring in enforcer as hosts eye series win
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South Africa have laid bare the motivation to make amends for their last tour of Australia, where they felt as if they were bullied in Pat Cummins' team's backyard.
The Proteas confirmed one change to their side for the deciding third Test in Cape Town from Tuesday, asking quick Gerald Coetzee to be an enforcer at Newlands.
Right-armer Coetzee will play his first Test since 2024 in place of the injured Anrich Nortje (groin) in what will be the Proteas' most important home Test in years.
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South Africa’s looming bowling cartel call after spearhead quick’s confirmed omission
South African speedster Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the third and final Test against Australia after succumbing to a groin injury.
The Proteas confirmed their squad for the third Test on Saturday, with Nortje the notable omission after he managed only 3.3 overs at Gqeberha.
No replacement was named in their squad, with the hosts likely to look to Gerald Coetzee, Dane Paterson or all-rounder Corbin Bosch to take up Nortje’s overs.
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