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South Africa's Gerald Coetzee Set to Return in Final Test Against Australia
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Gerald Coetzee is set to replace the injured Anrich Nortje in South Africa's lineup for the final Test against Australia at Newlands. The series is currently tied 1-1, with the deciding match to be played in Cape Town. Nortje's absence is due to a groin injury, while Australia has released Maddinson and Harper from their squad for the Sheffield Shield.
Key facts
- Gerald Coetzee replaces Anrich Nortje in South Africa's squad for the final Test against Australia.
- The series is currently tied 1-1, with the deciding match to be played in Cape Town.
- Nortje is out due to a groin injury sustained during the second Test.
- Australia has released Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper from their Test squad for the Sheffield Shield.
- Steven Smith is set to undergo a fitness test ahead of the final Test.