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Steven Smith availability in doubt for third Test vs South Africa; Australia release opener Nic Maddinson

Senior Australia batter Steven Smith is not confirmed to be in the playing XI for the decisive Test against South Africa in Cape Town . He is required to complete a full net session on Monday to demonstrate that his troublesome neck can withstand the demands of the match. Ahead of that, head coach Andrew McDonald indicated that Smiths recovery would need to progress rapidly for him to feature.