Jacques knew before the tour that he would be covering for all of the top six positions. I told him it was a great compliment to his abilities that he can bat anywhere and he is quite prepared to bat where he is needed.
Jacques Kallis is a key member of our team and it is in our best interests that he recovers fully before we bring him back into action.
Jacques has made a steady recovery, and it would be great if he were able to play on Friday as he is a key component in the squad, but we will not push him unnecessarily. It is crucial that he is 100 percent ready for the upcoming Test Series.