SA need quick, decisive blows with the ball against Aussies: Langeveldt

Langeveldt said the new ball duo of Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi did particularly well, taking early wickets, and he hopes they can replicate that on Saturday's first day.

“'KG' [Rabada] has had a good season for us so far, Lungi has always been someone who can swing the ball and sometimes, if there are conditions overhead, it could swing.

“In Brisbane they also leave a bit of grass on the wicket to start the game off, so that could play in our favour on day one or two.

“Our lengths were the key [in the warm-up game]. We were a lot fuller. If you bowl short it looks good but it won't bring you any rewards.”

Langeveldt said Rabada and Ngidi had their own individual skills sets. He said conditions at the first Test venue are likely to dictate South Africa's final team selection.

“It is a hard decision to make — you are always looking for an extra batter and it is also nice to have an extra all-rounder.

“In Australia, you need to take 20 wickets if you want to win. In saying that, runs on the board are also important.

“At the moment we don’t have that part-time bowler in our team, that batter who can bowl a few overs, so we don’t have that luxury. Australia [have that] in the form of Cameron Green and it makes a difference.”

Gerald Coetzee took three wickets in the first innings of his debut match in Australian conditions. Langeveldt said he was excited to see what Coetzee has to offer at a higher level.

“I’ve only previously seen him on television and I have seen him bowling in the nets, so to see him bowl live with his aggression and pace was exciting.

“He is a 22-year-old quick bowler who can step up and bowl 140km/h-plus, with one or two balls clocking 150km/h. I am not sure how accurate the speed gun was but it is exciting times for South African cricket to see youngsters coming through the ranks.”

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