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Dewald Brevis’ Test snub justified by South Africa coach with Rafael Nadal comparison

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad has defended the omission of Dewald Brevis from the Test squad ahead of their upcoming series in Australia. Conrad compared the young batter to Rafael Nadal, suggesting his abilities are better suited to subcontinent conditions rather than the demands of Test cricket in South Africa or Australia.

Brevis made his debut in mid-2025 and has featured in four Test matches, but his lack of consistency and intensity led team management to look toward other options, such as Marques Ackerman and Leus du Plooy.

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