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  "id": 16633880,
  "title": "South Africa announce playing XI for third Test against Australia; Gerald Coetzee replaces Anrich Nortje",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/south-africa-announce-playing-xi-for-third-test-against-australia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T17:27:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/south-africa-announce-playing-xi-172700717.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Africa have altered their lineup for the decisive third Test against Australia, bringing in fast bowler Gerald Coetzee to replace the injured Anrich Nortje. Captain Temba Bavuma will lead the Proteas in the final match at Newlands, Cape Town, as they aim to capitalize on their impressive second Test victory and secure the three-match series. The injury to Nortje has turned the spotlight on Coetzee, who will join Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, and Wiaan Mulder in the attack. The South African bowlers, buoyed by their dominant performance in the second Test, where they dismissed Australia for 99 and secured a comprehensive win, will look to apply similar pressure in Cape Town. A win in the final Test would prove crucial for South Africa, as both teams vie for a series-clinching victory.",
  "summary": "South Africa is set to make a strategic adjustment for their crucial third Test against Australia, with fast bowler Gerald Coetzee taking the place of the injured Anrich Nortje. Captain Temba Bavuma is at the helm as they seek to secure a series win. Following a dominant victory in their last game, the series is deadlocked 1-1, leading Australia to step up their batting game in this important…",
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  "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."
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