Durban, Oct. 15 -- Following South Africa's crushing 214-run defeat to Australia in the opening ICC World Test Championship clash in Durban, head coach Shukri Conrad stressed the need to address the team's shortcomings while remaining committed to the approach that has served them well, rather than resorting to sweeping changes.

"We obviously need to look at how we can improve the side without being knee-jerk in our reactions," Conrad said ahead of the second Test against Australia, which begins on 18 October in Gqeberha, as per the ICC website.

South Africa were without key pacers Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi for the opening Test in Durban but still fielded an experienced line-up. After opting to bowl first, the hosts made early inroa...