Nortje fired up for Boxing Day pace

The Proteas hope they can replicate the damage caused in Australia's second innings at the Gabba. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Australia's second innings in Brisbane was a preview of what's to come from Anrich Nortje and his fellow South African fast bowlers.

While the home side won the first Test inside two days by six wickets, Nortje said he and his teammates are far from discouraged ahead of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.