Green reveals recovery ahead of Australia's series decider against the Proteas
Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has claimed to be fit to play ahead of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands Stadium next week.
Australia set for new opener in Newlands decider after Nic Maddinson is dropped
Maddinson has posted scores of 0, 48, 0 and 8 in the two Test matches in South Africa and will now head back to Australia to take part in the next round of the domestic first-class competition for New South Wales.
Sam Harper, who was Australia's reserve wicketkeeper on tour, has also been released and will join Maddinson on the flight back home.
Matt Renshaw is likely to be promoted from number 5 to the top of the order while Cameron Green and Josh Inglis is set to slot into the middle-order after recovering from injury.
Australia also have a concern about Steve Smith, who hurt his neck in the second Test defeat Gqeberha, with the veteran batter set to undergo a fitness test ahead of Tuesday's encounter.
The three-match series is currently locked at 1-1 after Australia won the first Test in Durban with the Proteas then bouncing back emphatically at St George's Park.
Proteas rip Australia to shreds to eye series-leveling Test victory in Gqeberha
Marco Jansen took a five-wicket haul as the Proteas skittled Australia out for just 99, before the tourists found themselves in trouble following-on at 156-4, still trailing by 170 runs.
Majestic Temba Bavuma gives Proteas a sniff at Test victory at St George's Park
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma struck his fifth Test century, and the best of his career, as the hosts dominated Australia on the third day of the second Test at St George's Park in Gqeberha.
Alviro Petersen: Mental resilience crucial for Proteas' recovery
South Africa will need to show greater fortitude if they are to recover against Australia in the second Test at St George's Park in Gqeberha, according to former Proteas opener Alviro Petersen.