South Africa v New Zealand 2007-08 / News
South Africa v New Zealand, 1st Test, Centurion Park
Graeme Smith rated 50-50 to make NZ Test
Cricinfo staff
April 11, 2006
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Smith missed the final Test against Australia after injuring the ring finger of his left hand during fielding practice. Shane Jabaar, South Africa's physiotherapist, said: "Graeme consulted a hand specialist yesterday [Monday], and we are trying to improve functionality to his finger that has been in a splint since the injury."
South Africa's vice-captain, Jacques Kallis, is scheduled to take over the captaincy should Smith not play, as was the case in the third Test against Australia at the Wanderers.
The New Zealanders, who drew their warm-up match against the Rest of South Africa XI at Benoni, will have their first net at Centurion Park on Wednesday morning.
Graeme Smith rated 50-50 to make NZ Test
Graeme Smith is rated as 50-50 to make the opening Test against New Zealand, at Centurion Park, as he recovers from his finger injury
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