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Australia's old guard silences critics with first Test win over South Africa

Original: Selection critics silenced as Australia's old guard wins first Test By Russell Jackson Australia started the first Test

Australia have won the first Test against South Africa by 214 runs, a result that has quieted criticism of the selectors' decision to back their experienced players. Australia began the match on the back foot but recovered to take a commanding victory, vindicating the selection strategy that had drawn scrutiny before the series opener.

Why now: The emphatic win validates a contested selection call, prompting fresh debate about the side's veteran line-up.

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• Selection critics silenced as Australia's old guard wins first Test By Russell Jackson Australia started the first Test against South Africa on the back foot, but its 214-run victory has silenced any critics of the selection strategy. https://www. abc.net.au/news/2026-10-14/aus… · abcfeeds@rssfeed.media

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