Marnus Labuschagne says Australia will need to be at their best to defend their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title when they face South Africa at Lord's next week.
Proteas vice-captain Aiden Markram says past disappointments will not weigh on the Proteas when they face Australia in the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's this week.
Former South Africa head coach Mark Boucher believes that winning the World Test Championship (WTC) final could be a defining moment for Test cricket in the country, reigniting public interest and belief in a format that has struggled for support.
The World Test Championship final between the Proteas and Australia at Lord's will be littered with individual battles throughout the contest.
The Proteas received a boost ahead of next month's World Test Championship final against Australia after David Bedingham returned to competitive action following a six-week injury layoff.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma is in doubt for the World Test Championship final due to a recurring elbow injury.