Smith ruled out of Cape Town decider with neck injury

Source published 27 October 2026 · Added 27 October 2026
Checked 27 October 2026, 10:43 South Africa time

Steve Smith will miss Australia’s deciding Test against South Africa because of a neck injury. Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Cooper Connolly and Nathan Lyon come into the XI. Matt Renshaw will open alongside Travis Head, with Green expected at number four. The series is level at 1–1.