Proteas skipper confirms Pieter Malan will make Test debut at Newlands
Faf du Plessis has confirmed that Pieter Malan will make his Test debut for the Proteas against England at Newlands on Friday.
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Faf du Plessis has confirmed that Pieter Malan will make his Test debut for the Proteas against England at Newlands on Friday.
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