# Proteas squad update ahead of Newlands Test

The Proteas have named a 16-man squad for the third and final Test against Australia. Fast bowler Anrich Nortje is ruled out due to a mild groin injury sustained in Gqeberha. No replacement has been named for the missing player.

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/cricket/proteas/proteas-suffer-key-injury-blow-ahead-of-newlands-test-decider/

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Created: 2026-10-24T08:26:39.663384+00:00

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Original source: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/cricket/proteas/proteas-suffer-key-injury-blow-ahead-of-newlands-test-decider/