Australia leaves first Test line-up to last minute as Cooper Connolly battles cold
- Cooper Connolly has had to travel separate to Australia's team while wearing a mask, as the tourists weigh up his potential return to the Test team in South Africa.
- Connolly was spotted leaving Kingsmead in a van after training on Thursday (Friday AEDT) afternoon on the eve of the first Test against South Africa, while the rest of the side moved back to the Durban team hotel on a bus.
- It is understood the 23-year-old has a head cold and Australia opted for caution after he trained normally through the afternoon session.
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- Cooper Connolly has had to travel separate to Australia's team while wearing a mask, as the tourists weigh up his potential return to the Test team in South Africa.
- Connolly was spotted leaving Kingsmead in a van after training on Thursday (Friday AEDT) afternoon on the eve of the first Test against South Africa, while the rest of the side moved back to the Durban team hotel on a bus.
- It is understood the 23-year-old has a head cold and Australia opted for caution after he trained normally through the afternoon session.
Sources: ABC Australia