Skipper Graeme Smith said South Africa had a few things to work on before next week's second Adelaide Test after fighting for a draw with Australia in the Gabba opener on Tuesday.

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Michael Clarke's rich vein of form continued with another big innings which threatened to give Australia an outside chance of beating South Africa in the first Gabba Test.

Skipper Clarke ripped apart

Majestic Michael Clarke unfurled another double century and opener Ed Cowan scored his first Test hundred as Australia batted South Africa out of the opening Brisbane Test on Monday.

Clarke produced

South Africa were on track to end Australia's unbeaten 24-year Test run at the Gabba after dominating the third day's play in the opening Test on Sunday.

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Jacques Kallis took some blame for South African teammate Hashim Amla not challenging his dismissal and missing out on a possible bigger score against Australia in the first Test on Sunday.

Amla had

Key Australian allrounder Shane Watson has been ruled out of this week's first Brisbane Test against South Africa, with Rob Quiney called up as his replacement, Cricket Australia said on Monday.

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