Plugging collapses in difficult situations will be top priority for the new high performance coach of Brisbane's National Cricket Centre

From analysing what works for Kagiso Rabada the bowler, to suggesting what needs to change for Kagiso Rabada the angry young cricketer, here's Australia's players and staff

The coach believes the pair's 88-run stand, which weathered extended periods of reverse-swing from Australia's quicks, helped AB de Villiers play with far more freedom alongside the tail

From his recent form, you would think Steven Smith is at the top of his game. Against South Africa, though, his efficiency has fallen steadily

The allrounder also suffered a bout of gastro that had him well below 100% fitness on day one of the Port Elizabeth Test

As the series nears its halfway mark, the home side seems rejuvenated by the deeds of AB de Villiers while the visitors have begun showing worrying signs of top-order frailty

Reverse swing, like rock and roll, has gone from revolutionary art to mainstream craft, yet remains uniquely compelling. Australia took its effectiveness a step further, exploiting it as a unit in Port Elizabeth

No matter how much 'mental disintegration' the Australians engage in, one rule of thumb they must remember: you've got to stick it out if you're going to dish it out

Cricket Australia's chief executive has put the national team on notice to improve its on-field behaviour, acknowledging the widespread discontent among cricket followers about the way the Durban Test played out

The two captains outline how their approaches differ, but both agree that conversation on the field of play is fine so long as it does not veer into hurtful territory

The Australia captain says he is keen to not let "emotions get in the way" of his team building on their 1-0 series lead, come the Port Elizabeth Test

Australia vice-captain says ICC sanction won't cramp his on-field aggression as new footage emerges of bust-up with Quinton de Kock

Australia's vice-captain David Warner is seen reacting ferociously to a remark by Quinton de Kock and needing to be dragged away by the wicketkeeper Tim Paine

Tim Paine believes it is not his batting, but his high wicketkeeping standard is the primary reason behind his selection in the Australia Test team

Australia's wicketkeeper Tim Paine said it was "blatantly untrue" that Quinton de Kock's family was targeted, but he did hear a comment on David Warner's wife Candice

Australia's coach has defended his player in the strongest terms, while also indicating he wants the captains and coaches from both teams to sit down together to discuss player behaviour

The last time Australia toured South Africa, Dale Steyn's old-ball skills decided the second Test in Port Elizabeth. Similarly slow and abrasive conditions can be expected this time around, but it is the visitors who now have the best exponents of reverse

Australia believe Quinton de Kock's words crossed a line; South Africa insist that David Warner got personal

The Australia spinner did not contest the charge and is believed to have contacted AB de Villiers to apologise for his conduct

The 'pack of dogs' that Faf du Plessis spoke of four years ago was back in full force at Kingsmead, 'headbutting the line' in a manner more reminiscent of Zinedine Zidane than Jonny Bairstow