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Labuschagne set to play, Smith battles injury after Maddinson dropped for Newlands

Outlet: The Sydney Morning Herald · Daniel Brettig · Published 26/10/2026 12:04 UTC

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Marnus Labuschagne is set to play and Steve Smith has been challenged to push through a neck injury as the selectors ponder the inclusion of Cooper Connolly and Nathan Lyon for a showdown with South Africa.

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  1. Excerpt · detected on 26/10/2026 18:07 UTC

    Nic Maddinson has been dropped Marnus Labuschagne is set to play and Steve Smith is yet has been challenged to prove his fitness push through a neck injury as the selectors ponder the inclusion of Cooper Connolly and Nathan Lyon for the pivotal third Test against a showdown with South Africa at Newlands. Africa.

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    Before: «Nic Maddinson has been dropped and Steve Smith is yet to prove his fitness for the pivotal third Test against South Africa at Newlands.» 59fdbd1190d9

    After: «Marnus Labuschagne is set to play and Steve Smith has been challenged to push through a neck injury as the selectors ponder the inclusion of Cooper Connolly and Nathan Lyon for a showdown with South Africa.» 15e699f9d185

  2. Headline · detected on 26/10/2026 18:07 UTC

    Labuschagne set to play, Smith battles injury after Maddinson dropped, Smith under fitness cloud dropped for Cape Town showdown Newlands

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    Before: «Maddinson dropped, Smith under fitness cloud for Cape Town showdown» cf55b4c7826c

    After: «Labuschagne set to play, Smith battles injury after Maddinson dropped for Newlands» 3fbddeacb185

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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/maddinson-dropped-smith-under-fitness-cloud-for-newlands-20261026-p618qz.html
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26/10/2026 12:04 UTC
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26/10/2026 12:09 UTC
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