Christmas has come early for sport fans with the first Test of the Ashes series here.

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Australia have backed in specialists to do the job, with allrounder Beau Webster dropped to settle the batting line-up.

Jake Weatherald will debut at the top of the order while Marnus Labuschagne returns to the XI in his favoured No.3 position.

Labuschagne’s comeback sends Cameron Green down to No.6, backing him in as a bowling option and leaving no room for Webster after seven straight matches since his debut.

Brendan Doggett will debut alongside former South Australian teammate Weatherald following Josh Hazlewood’s injury-enforced absence.

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