Allrounder Cameron Green took a career-best 5-27 as Australia ripped through South Africa's fragile batting before piling on late runs to seize control of the second Test in Melbourne on Monday.
Captain Dean Elgar has hinted that the Proteas could make a change to their batting line-up ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne.
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.