Australia's First Test squad

Australia selectors have pulled no real surprises in naming the squad to tackle cricket's No1 Test side, South Africa.

The battle for Test cricket supremacy gets underway at the Gabba on Friday November 9, with Australia facing the best quick bowlers in the world on a pitch which traditionally suits pacemen.

As expected Matthew Wade has retained the wicketkeeping gloves for Australia, putting another nail in the International career of veteran keeper Brad Haddin.