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AAPThe West Australian Five Australian players have been ruled out of the first Test against New Zealand starting in Brisbane next week. Shane Watson (hamstring), Mitchell Johnson (foot),
Shaun Marsh (back), Pat Cummins (heel) and Ryan Harris (hip) will all miss the Test against the Black Caps due to injury. The decision means selectors will have to look at several new faces
before announcing their squad for the Test on Saturday. NSW opener David Warner is the frontrunner to replace Watson at the top of the order after being called up as a back-up for both the
tours of Sri Lanka and South Africa. The 25-year-old is currently playing for Australia A in the tour match against New Zealand in Brisbane. GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM THEWEST.COM.AU IN YOUR
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