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Illness clouds Australia's Test XI as South Africa pick spin

Original: Illness uncertainty as Australia weighs up Test XI South Africa is going in with spin for the first Test in Durban, but

Australia head into the first Test against South Africa in Durban with their line-up still unresolved, as illness within the squad and questions over the pitch complicate selection. South Africa, by contrast, have settled on a strategy that includes spin. The touring side's final combination is expected to be confirmed shortly before play begins.

Why now: The first Test against South Africa is imminent and Australia's unsettled selection creates genuine uncertainty for fans.

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• Illness uncertainty as Australia weighs up Test XI South Africa is going in with spin for the first Test in Durban, but the Australian line-up is still unclear with illness and pitch questions still to be answered. https://www. abc.net.au/news/2026-10-09/ill… · abcfeeds@rssfeed.media · 1

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