When we saw the Melbourne pitch helping spinners and knowing that Sydney is typically a spinner-friendly wicket, we began to debate whether we should consider two spinners as an option.

We'll look at the No 8 position when we see the conditions. By all accounts it's a two-spinner pitch so there's every chance we'll play two.

We need to reassess where we are.

Johan showed promise in India and we are bold enough to give him another opportunity.

Jacques Kallis is a key member of our team and it is in our best interests that he recovers fully before we bring him back into action.

Jacques knew before the tour that he would be covering for all of the top six positions. I told him it was a great compliment to his abilities that he can bat anywhere and he is quite prepared to bat where he is needed.