Fast bowler Anrich Nortje insists the Proteas are mentally and physically in a "good space" ahead of the Boxing Day Test in Australia despite the defeat in Brisbane.
Proteas paceman Anrich Nortje has suggested that the bowling attack is ready and capable of cleaning up in any eventuality as they prepare for a must-win Test against Australia.
Proteas batting coach Justin Sammons is backing the tourists to hit back and challenge Australia when the two teams lock horns in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
Khaya Zondo is hopeful the Proteas get a better pitch for the Boxing Day Test against Australia but says as players they cannot worry about it and have to play what is in front of them.
The pitch in Brisbane for the first Test between Australia and the Proteas has been rated as "below average" by the International Cricket Cricket Council (ICC).
Proteas red-ball captain Dean Elgar has admitted to being tempted to change things up ahead of their second Test against Australia in Melbourne next week.