hem in four innings in the first warm-up game, and Faf du Plessis, who also batted twice, totalled 28. McKenzie is hopeful they can improve on that. Ideally

While South Africa are no longer worried by Australias pace, they remain wary of an attack that will test their batsmen in home conditions, in what is expected to be a battle of the bowlers in the upcoming three-Test series.In terms of real, real pace, 150s-plus, guys like Mitchell Johnson and Brett Lee [arent around], but there are still guys who hit great areas; quality bowlers, Neil McKenzie, South Africas batting coach, said. The aggression is still there. I dont know if the 150 is still there - Starc can get it up - but they are still a quality bowling line-up.With Australias squad yet to be announced, and several seamers still in contention for a place, South Africa cannot be certain who they will face, but they are studying all possibilities. They may even have a glance at the Sheffield Shield on television, if for no other reason than novelty, because South Africas first-class cricket is not broadcast, and no matter what they see, McKenzie is confident it will not intimidate them.He did not go as far as to say South Africa no longer see Australia as the final frontier, primarily because they have won their last two Test series there, but stressed that the batsmen have no need to be afraid, of either the bowlers or the conditions. I dont think they will be underrated, ever, especially Australia. We know theres a rich history, lots of tradition, and a lot of pride in their performances, he said. The bowlers are still quality, can still get you out and can still win Test matches, youve still got to respect whoever comes out there. But, I dont think its the fear factor. Most of the guys are worried about losing their wicket, not of the fear factor, and thats how it probably should be.The WACA is no longer the pacemens paradise it once was either and South Africa may even consider themselves on even keel going into the series opener. I dont think its the WACA of old, of 15 years ago, McKenzie said. Most of the guys are brought up on quick decks back home, so I think the adjustment there is easier.South Africas preparation for that match starts on Thursday, when, after a week spent on the pink ball, they play a two-day practice match with the usual red cherry. Their opposition is not as strong as an A side, but McKenzie said they want to work on fine-tuning skills. Its about getting mental preparation, getting the technique right and getting guys to feel good about their games.Some of South Africas players, like Quinton de Kock, who scored a century despite taking ill during the first practice match, and JP Duminy, will already be in a good space, but there are others who will want to spend time in the middle before the first Test. Their openers, Stephen Cook and Dean Elgar, made 71 runs between them in four innings in the first warm-up game, and Faf du Plessis, who also batted twice, totalled 28. McKenzie is hopeful they can improve on that. Ideally, you want everyone going into a Test match with a couple of runs under their bat, he said. We allow a lot of the guys individual preparation. A guy like Hashim, if he says he has had enough and he is in a good space, we will try and push him further down the order [in the warm-up games] or give him a rest so the others can get runs. Kevin Durant Shoes Sale . 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BATON ROUGE, La. -- Tennessee used a balanced scoring attack to dispatch LSU, 3-1, on Thursday night in Baton Rouge to earn its third SEC victory of the year.Hannah Wilkinson, Carlyn Baldwin and Michele Christy all scored for the Volunteers (8-6, 3-3 SEC) as they recorded their most goals in a conference game this season.Baldwin led the offensive charge with her second-career three-point game. The junior from Oakton, Va., assisted on Wilkinsons opener and scored a goal of her own just minutes before halftime to give Tennessee a two-goal lead.Wilkinson continued her hot streak to put UT up early with a goal in the eighth minute, the quickest goal the Vols have scored this season. Tennessees star forward was in perfect position to tap in a rebound off a shot from Baldwin for her team-leading seventh goal of the season. The goal also helped Wilkinson continue her climb up the Vols all-time record charts as she moved into a tie for second in career goals with 29 and up to fourth in career points with 73.The Big Orange doubled their lead just before halftime as Baldwin headed home a perfect cross from Meghan Flynn for her second goal of the year. It was the second assist of the season for Flynn.LSU (6-8, 1-5 SEC) controlled possession for a good portion of the opening 45 minutes but UT was deadly on the counteerattack and finished with a 6-4 shot advantage in the half, including four shots on frame.ddddddddddddThe Orange and White continued their solid play in the offensive third early in the second half as Christy got in on the scoring action with her second goal of the season to put UT up 3-0. 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