Goal-shooter Lucy Austin is a shock selection in the Australian netball squad to face South Africa, winning a place after initially being included as an "invitee" to their training camp.

A dual premiership player for the Adelaide Thunderbirds before signing to play with the Giants in 2026, Austin is one of four potential debutantes named for the three-Test series, which begins in Bendigo on Saturday, October 4.

A second, stronger 15-player squad has been named for the four-Test Constellation Cup against New Zealand, which follows the matches against the Proteas.

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