{
  "id": 14897973,
  "title": "Rabada primed to bring the heat in second test, Wade warns Australia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/rabada-primed-to-bring-the-heat-in-second-test-wade-warns-australia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T07:30:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/rabada-primed-to-bring-the-heat-in-second-test-wade-warns-australia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Africa's pace bowler Kagiso Rabada is set to return for the second Test in Gqeberha, according to Australia's assistant coach Matthew Wade. Rabada, who missed Australia's 214-run victory in Durban due to a hamstring injury, will bring his trademark aggression and competitiveness to the opposition, according to Wade. The South African team, reigning World Test champions, aim to level the three-test series with Rabada's return, adding a new dimension to their bowling attack. Wade praised Rabada's ability to sustain pressure throughout a match, giving the hosts greater versatility after they struggled to contain Australia in the first Test. Wade also expressed doubt about Cameron Green's chances of returning for the second Test, as the all-rounder missed Durban with an abdominal strain. Green's potential return may now rest with Nic Maddinson, who opened the batting with Travis Head in Durban. Matt Renshaw, meanwhile, moved down the order after scoring 190 and 82 in a match-winning performance at number five. Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has called for the team's selectors to stop changing the batting order, urging the players to settle into fixed roles. Wade, however, emphasized the team's flexibility, stating that they are more than capable of adapting to changing conditions and the players readily embrace these changes.",
  "summary": "Matthew Wade has warned Australia to expect a more dangerous South African attack.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kagiso Rabada to return for second Test after hamstring injury",
    "Matthew Wade praises Rabada's aggression and competitiveness",
    "Cameron Green's return doubtful, potentially taken by Nic Maddinson"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "RABADA RETURNS: Proteas make key tweaks for crucial second Test against Australia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/rabada-returns-proteas-make-key-tweaks-for-crucial-second-test",
        "published": "2026-10-16T09:54:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}