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'Sandpapergate’ adds to intrigue of Australia Test tour of South Africa
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'Sandpapergate’ adds to intrigue of Australia Test tour of South Africa

📅 Published: October 06, 2026 at 15:02 ✍️ Published by: Sporty Picks Editor Reporting via SportyAI Editorial

Australia's first Test tour of South Africa since 'Sandpapergate' in 2018 begins with the first of three Tests in Durban on Friday - live on Sky Sports - as the top two in the world rankings do battle.

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