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Australia give Steve Smith chance to prove fitness ahead of South Africa series decider

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Published 26 Oct 2026, 21:55 GMT1 min read

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Australia will give key batter Steve Smith as much time as possible to prove his fitness ahead of the third and final Test against South Africa at Newlands

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