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Rabada out, Nortje returns for South Africa's first Test against Australia
Original: SA vs AUS 1st Test playing XI: Kagiso Rabada ruled out; Anrich Nortje & David Bedingham return
South Africa have announced their playing XI for the first Test against Australia, with fast bowler Kagiso Rabada ruled out through injury. Anrich Nortje returns to the pace attack in his place, while batter David Bedingham also comes back into the side. The changes reshape South Africa's seam options ahead of the high-profile series opener against their long-standing rivals.
Why now: Cricket fans are reacting to team news for the opening Test between two top rivals, with Rabada's absence a major blow to South Africa.
Kagiso RabadaAnrich NortjeDavid BedinghamSouth Africa cricket teamAustralia cricket team
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- SA vs AUS 1st Test playing XI: Kagiso Rabada ruled out; Anrich Nortje & David Bedingham return · Yahoo Sports
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