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'Steve Smith will bat on Day 5' - Andrew McDonald backs Australian legend to recover in time in Gqeberha Test

Australian star Steve Smith is expected to resume his innings on the final day of the second Test after dealing with neck discomfort caused by a sharp delivery from Kagiso Rabada. Head coach Andrew McDonald expressed confidence that the veteran batter will take to the crease despite missing the start of the team's second innings.

Australia enters the fifth day struggling at 156 for four while needing 170 more runs to avoid an innings defeat after following on. McDonald remains optimistic about his squad's fighting spirit as Travis Head and Scott Boland attempt to salvage a positive result from the contest.

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