South Africa Select Coetzee for Australia Decider

South Africa select Coetzee for Australia decider

The fast bowler steps in for injured Nortje ahead of the series decider against Australia

Smith's fitness in doubt, Coetzee returns, Green awaits selection as Australia and South Africa gear up for decider in Newlands

With the series level at 1-1, South Africa have replaced injured Anrich Nortje with Gerald Coetzee for the Newlands decider.

Gerald Coetzee Replaces Injured Anrich Nortje As South Africa Announce Playing XI For Test Series Decider

Gerald Coetzee returns to the format for the first time in almost two years, having last played against Sri Lanka in Durban in November 2024.

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South Africa playing XI for 3rd Test vs Australia: Gerald Coetzee replaces injured Anrich Nortje

Nortje had bowled just 3.3 overs in the second Test in Gqeberha before pulling up with a groin injury.

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