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Teams go for spin but Steyn the key

Dale Steyn and his fast-bowling colleagues have attracted all the attention but both teams have taken a conservative approach by leaning towards including a spinner on the bouncy WACA pitch

16-Dec-2008•Brydon Coverdale in Perth

Calm Smith shakes off mind games

Last time South Africa visited Australia for Tests Graeme Smith tried to talk the series up as an action-packed thriller that might just have a surprise ending

16-Dec-2008•Brydon Coverdale in Perth

Australia face major challenge at home

Preview of the first Test between Australia and South Africa in Perth

16-Dec-2008•The Preview by Brydon Coverdale in Perth

South African spies keep eye on Siddle

South Africa have enlisted the help of spies in Melbourne to compile a dossier on Australia's rookie fast bowler Peter Siddle, who has been rushed into the side for the first Test to replace the injured Stuart Clark

15-Dec-2008•Brydon Coverdale in Perth

Lee sets his sights on Smith

Brett Lee is desperately hoping Australia can retain their hold over Graeme Smith when the first Test starts in Perth, where Lee will be leading one of the least experienced Australian attacks in recent memory

15-Dec-2008•Brydon Coverdale in Perth

Team focused on performing well - Smith

Graeme Smith, the South African captain, believes the squad touring Australia, a blend of experienced players and fearless youngsters, will challenge the world's No. 1 side

14-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Clark ruled out of first Test

Stuart Clark's summer could be over after he was ruled out of Wednesday's first Test against South Africa in Perth due to the recurrence of an injury to his right elbow

14-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

'We protect our backyard strongly' - Nielsen

Australia's coach Tim Nielsen has continued to needle South Africa ahead of the first Test, which starts at the WACA on Wednesday

14-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

South Africans complete satisfying warm-up

South Africa will enter Wednesday's first Test in a confident mood after their bowlers completed a strong hit-out in the two-day match

13-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

End is near for racial quotas - Bacher

Ali Bacher has said South Africa are almost at the "end of the road" of its racial transformation policy that was introduced in the 1990s

13-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Hayden tips stern test for Steyn

Matthew Hayden is ready to combat the threat of Dale Steyn, the South Africa fast bowler, during Wednesday's first Test at the WACA

12-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Former coach happy with Amla's progress

Hylton Ackerman, the former Western Province captain who first spotted Hashim Amla's talent, has said he is happy with the progress his former charge has been making

12-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

de Villiers warms up with a hundred

AB de Villiers is another player the South Africans don't have to worry about entering Wednesday's first Test after he fine-tuned with a century

12-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Johnson backs Australia in pace race

Mitchell Johnson has no doubt Australia will win the exciting battle of speed with South Africa at the WACA from Wednesday

11-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Heavyweights return for South Africa

The focus will be on Dale Steyn, the leading wicket-taker in Tests this year, as South Africa play their final warm-up game

11-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Morkel injury follows Amla's hundred in opening loss

The South Africans received another injury when the fast bowler Morne Morkel hurt his ankle

11-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

de Villiers not worried by 'normal' Krejza

South Africa's AB de Villiers has described Jason Krejza as "nothing too special"

11-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Clarke hopes for speedy WACA surface

Michael Clarke wants a fast WACA pitch for next Wednesday's first Test against South Africa

10-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Tall challenge for Morkel

Dale Steyn has grabbed the headlines so far on the tour, but it will be another promising fast bowler who will look to make a mark against Western Australia in Perth

10-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Settled Johnson sets sights on IPL

Mitchell Johnson's confidence in his place in Australia's national sides has led to him seeking a spot in the 2009 Indian Premier League auction

10-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

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