SA vs AUS: Australia coach McDonald backs his boys despite series loss in South Africa

Coach ​Andrew McDonald acknowledged Australia underachieved in South Africa but called for calm and backed his team in ‌the face of the flood of criticism that has come its way after ​the 2-1 series loss to the Proteas. The timidity with which Australia conceded defeat ⁠on the final day of the third Test at Newlands last weekend - bowled out for 111 in pursuit of 288 - sparked calls for heads to roll in the team, team management and board of selectors.