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Australia will on Tuesday confront the weight of history, which the home side must create if they are to beat South Africa in the Test series.
Australia's shock defeat in the first Test in Perth - where South Africa successfully chased a mammoth last-innings target of 414 - means Ricky Ponting's side must bounce back from a deficit if they are to win the series.
Australia have never won a three-match series after losing the opening rubber.
Australia's bowlers will also be out to impress at training, as spots are up for grabs in the second Test at the MCG, which starts on Boxing Day.
Pacemen Brett Lee, Ben Hilfenhaus and Peter Siddle are in the squad, but one of the trio will not play, while Nathan Hauritz will be hopeful the home side deploys a specialist spinner.
Hauritz replaced Jason Krejza in the squad on Monday, while Hilfenhaus was added to provide a swing bowling option.
Australia's 13-man squad also included allrounder Shane Watson.Australia will train on Tuesday, but the Proteas will have the day off.
South African captain Graeme Smith is expected to undergo more assessment on his troublesome elbow, but is expected to play on Friday.
