Justin Langer has urged Australia to stick with Marnus Labuschagne in the top order, warning the next generation could be set up to fail if he is dropped.
Labuschagne's spot has come under intense scrutiny following Australia's World Test Championship final loss, after he was moved up to open against South Africa.
Scores of 17 and 22 extended his century drought to almost 24 months, averaging just 27.82 in the two-year Test Championship window.
