Overview
- Scott Boland finished day two with figures of 4-31 to leave South Africa 97 for 5 at stumps on Monday, with captain Temba Bavuma unbeaten on 41.
- Australia recalled Boland in place of spinner Nathan Lyon while South Africa made three changes that included the return of fast bowler Kagiso Rabada and the Test debut of Marques Ackerman.
- Heavy rain and a sodden outfield wiped out most of the first two days, but officials plan to add extra time and bring start times forward and forecasters expect conditions to clear by Tuesday.
- Pacer Josh Hazlewood missed most of day two because of illness but team staff said he was expected to be available later in the match.
- Australia lead the three-Test series 1-0 after a 214-run win in Durban and stand a clear chance to seal the series if they can exploit early seam movement and recover enough overs for a result.