Cricket: Neil Manthorp 'Very unstable, weak looking Australian top six' - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Cricket commentator and author Neil Manthorp joins Zane Bojack ahead of Australia’s Test tour of South Africa. Who does Neil think are the favourites, and how can Australia bolster their batting line up?

Marnus Labuschagne of Australia inspects the pitch during an Australian Test squad nets session at Great Barrier Reef Arena on August 21, 2026 in Mackay, Australia.(Getty Images: Robert Cianflone)