Batsman is perfect foil for Van der Dussen who top-scored against Cricket Australia XI
Batsman Theunis de Bruyn believes if the Proteas want to succeed in Australia, they have to be prepared for whatever the hosts throw at them mentally and physically when they clash in the first Test in Brisbane starting on Saturday.
De Bruyn, who last played a Test match for SA in 2019, was the perfect foil for the returning Rassie van der Dussen, who narrowly missed out on a century by top-scoring in the second innings with a dogged 95 off 184 deliveries. De Bruyn says he has matured since his most recent Test, against India in October 2019, and hopes to take his opportunity if given time against Australia.
The Titans player said previous tour successes have been great from a motivational point of view. The only way the current group could be a part of that history is to face the challenge head-on.
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