Batsman Theunis de Bruyn believes the Proteas will need to be prepared for whatever the hosts throw at them mentally and physically to be successful in the Test series in Australia.
South Africa finished the third day of their four-day tour match against Cricket Australia XI on 304 for 8 declared to establish a huge 425 lead heading into the final day.
Middle-order batter De Bruyn was not far off Van der Dussen as he struck 88, the tourists declaring after the fall of Keshav Maharaj shortly before the close of the third day. “If I get to play, I want to take it in and enjoy the occasion. As a child growing up and dreaming of playing for the Proteas, the holy grail is playing a Test series Down Under.
The Titans man said previous tour successes for South Africa in Australia have been excellent motivation and the only way the current group could add themselves to that history was to face the challenge head-on.
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