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Gentle giant’s hard edge: Jansen primed for ‘heated’ Tests

South Africa's Test spearhead Marco Jansen was overawed and under-performed when he first met the Aussies in 2022. It won't be the same on home turf this series

By Louis Cameron · Cricket Australia

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 11:47 PM

Key Things to Know

Marco Jansen is preparing for an intense three-Test series as South Africa hosts Australia.
Jansen and twin brother Duan became the first twins to play an international match together for South Africa.
The 209-centimeter allrounder has taken 90 wickets at an average of 21.12 across his first 21 Tests.

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South African allrounder Marco Jansen is preparing for a heated three-Test series against Australia on home soil. After struggling during his first tour of Australia in 2022, Jansen has established himself as a key figure in the Proteas' bowling attack, having claimed 90 wickets across 21 Tests since his debut.

Jansen recently made history alongside his twin brother Duan by becoming the first twins to represent South Africa together in international cricket during an ODI at the Wanderers. Looking ahead to the upcoming Test series, Jansen anticipates an intense battle with Pat Cummins' Australian side starting in Durban.

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Gentle giant’s hard edge: Jansen primed for ‘heated’ Tests

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