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Australia keep faith in Marnus Labuschagne as Test squad for South Africa tour named

The Guardian Sport Monday 07 September 2026, 00:20 UTC By Jack Snape 1 min read
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Under-pressure batter retains place for three-Test seriesSquad provides ‘balance and options’, says George BaileyAustralian selectors have stuck with struggling batter Marnus Labuschagne for next month’s Test tour of South Africa. Sixteen players were named on Monday, including all those involved in the most recent defeat of Bangladesh in Mackay. Fast bowler Michael Neser, spinner Matthew Kuhnemann and batter Cooper Connolly will join the group for the series starting in Durban on 9 October.

  • Under-pressure batter retains place for three-Test series

  • Squad provides ‘balance and options’, says George Bailey

Australian selectors have stuck with struggling batter Marnus Labuschagne for next month’s Test tour of South Africa. Sixteen players were named on Monday, including all those involved in the most recent defeat of Bangladesh in Mackay.

Fast bowler Michael Neser, spinner Matthew Kuhnemann and batter Cooper Connolly will join the group for the series starting in Durban on 9 October.

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Australia (LOCATION) Marnus Labuschagne (LOCATION) South Africa (LOCATION) George BaileyAustralian (PERSON) Bangladesh (LOCATION) Mackay (LOCATION) Michael Neser (PERSON) Matthew Kuhnemann (PERSON) Cooper Connolly (PERSON) Durban (LOCATION)
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