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Under pressure: Graeme Smith will be feeling the heat to get a good knock as he seeks to vindicate his position as Test captain and avenge the Proteas defeat in the ODI series. (Vlotman / Gallo Images)
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Glove Man: Mark Boucher continues as Proteas number 1 wicket keeper. (Ashley Vlotman / Gallo Images)
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Old faithful: will Jacques Kallis be called on again to rescue the innings, or will the rest of the top order do their part? (Ashley Vlotman / Gallo Images)
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Same Again: Who can forget JP Duminy's heroics when South Africa played Australia last time around. (Ashley Vlotman / Gallo Images)
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Better and better: Dale Steyn's swing and pace will be crucial to the Proteas success. (Ashley Vlotman / Gallo Images)
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Tall Order: Morne Morkel's loft and bounce make him almost unplayable when he hits a good length. Lately, he's been hitting a good length more and more. (Ashley Vlotman / Gallo Images)
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Shrewd Southpaw - The wily leftie Lonwabo "Lopsy" Tsotsobe is growing in stature in international cricket and has received high praise from the Australians. (Ashley Vlotman / Gallo Images)
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In the mix? Paul Harris could be back in the picture as he returns to a Newlands pitch that has often been a happy hunting ground for him, but not last time around. Will this be his last chance saloon? (Ashley Vlotman / Gallo Images)
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Bowling attack: Bowling coach Allan Donald will hope his charges fire early on. (Ashley Vlotman / Gallo Images)
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New Horizons: Will Gary Kirsten get the Proteas firing in his first Test in charge? (Ashley Vlotman / Gallo Images)
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Mark Boucher faces some balls in the nets. (Ashley Vlotman / Gallo Images)
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Mark Boucher in action with the gloves. (Ashley Vlotman / Gallo Images)
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Allan Donald (bowling coach) chats with Paul Harris during the nets session. (Ashley Vlotman / Gallo Images)
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Jacques Kallis gets his togs on. (Ashley Vlotman / Gallo Images)
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