Nortje had already missed the third ODI in Potchefstroom earlier this week with back spasms. He “underwent scans and consulted with a specialist this week, and will start bowling again this weekend under the supervision of the Proteas medical team”, a CSA release stated. He played just the second ODI in Bloemfontein where Australia amassed 392 for 8 and Nortje leaked 58 runs in five wicketless overs.