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Aussie agitator called into Proteas squad for second Test

Matthew Breetzke recalled after recent ODI ton against Australia, while Tristan Stubbs has been dropped and Kyle Verryenne stripped of the gloves

By Louis Cameron · Cricket Australia

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 7:38 AM

Key Things to Know

Matthew Breetzke has been recalled to South Africa's Test squad for the second match against Australia.
Tristan Stubbs was dropped after South Africa suffered a 214-run defeat in the opening Test.
Ryan Rickelton will replace Kyle Verreynne as the designated wicketkeeper for the Proteas.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Matthew Breetzke has been recalled to South Africa's 17-player squad ahead of the second Test against Australia in Gqeberha. The shakeup comes following the Proteas' 214-run defeat in the series opener, with Tristan Stubbs dropped and Kyle Verreynne stripped of wicketkeeping duties in favor of Ryan Rickelton.

Breetzke and uncapped batter Marques Ackerman are in contention to feature at St George's Park. South Africa also hopes fast bowler Kagiso Rabada can return from a hamstring injury, while Anrich Nortje faces fitness doubts following a short turnaround.

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