Hadn't actually considered McDermott with the gloves. That's an excellent shout, especially batting at 7 where he can just play the game situation. We're blessed when it comes to glovemen that can bat so I think the trigger has to be pulled with one of them. McDermott has the runs on the board in shield and Aus A so that is logical.
Big fan of the Maxwell inclusion, particularly as he can chip in with a few overs if need be. I would like to know why the selectors have seemingly put a line through him in this format considering his experience and FC stats. Look what he did in India.
I wouldn't say this is the end of Starc but it's very obvious something is either wrong with his body or with his mind. I'd give him the RSA tour off to sort out whatever the issue is and come back freshened up for the Ashes with shield games under his belt (not bloody t20/odi).
v RSA I'd be going that XI along with Pattinson, Lyon, Neser, Inglis, Head, Patterson (still averages 144 in test cricket) and one of Bancroft/Renshaw. If we need another quick then give Boland a spot too.
Wouldn't even be considering guys like Abbott, Henriques, either Marsh, Khawaja, Finch, Burns etc.