South Africa v Australia, 2005-06

Bob Simpson has joined the current coach John Buchanan in supporting Glenn McGrath's push to play in next summer's Ashes series

John Buchanan says Damien Martyn has the ability to handle the No. 3 spot if he replaces the injured Ricky Ponting for the next two matches against South Africa

Andrew Hilditch, the Australian selector, will have the final say on whether Phil Jaques plays in Friday's second one-day match