Steve Smith has edged closer to overcoming a sore neck for the third Test against South Africa, as Australia prepare for their own long-awaited return to Cape Town.
Australia will wait until Tuesday's toss before confirming their side for the series decider, which captain Pat Cummins had compared to having a "grand final" feel.
Matt Renshaw is expected to open with Nic Maddinson left out, while Cameron Green is fit again and will bat in the middle order.
