It will still be pretty feisty: Dean Elgar isn't falling for friendly Aussie trap

Dean Elgar (Source: Twitter)

When South Africa reach the Australian shores for a gripping three-match Test series, there won't be anything that would be taken for granted. Especially anytime these two sides indulge, it becomes controversial even if they do not wish for it.

Some similar sentiments were expressed by Proteas skipper Dean Elgar who expects the Kangaroos to be 'spirited' when they collide. The left-hander is pretty much confident that their rivals won't be friendly this time around, and instead will be showing their character.

"Purely because we are playing there, I think it will still be pretty feisty,”

Skipper also expects his side to play with determination by maintaining the duel against their rivals. According to Elgar, getting in their face is what will help them succeed which has been his side's strength over the years.

Further, he is of the view that their counterparts won't be playing friendly as they have doing with other teams.

“We enjoy that kind of confrontation, we manage it well and have calm heads around. If they want to be ‘in your face’ that is fine. I definitely don’t shy away from that, and I will be encouraging our players not to shy away from it, because that is when South Africans bring out their best character.”

South Africa's tour of Australia will begin on 17th December at Perth while the other two will be the iconic Box Day and New Year Tests at Melbourne and Sydney, respectively.

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