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SYDNEY: South African bowling great Allan Donald believes the pace attack of Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander and Morne Morkel, which will take on Australia in a three-Test series next month, is the best the country has produced.

Steyn and Philander are the top two bowlers in the world at the moment according to the ICC rankings, while Morkel has also earned a place in the top 10 at number nine.

Donald was one of the most feared fast bowlers of the modern era and took 330 wickets in 72 Tests.

Despite featuring in some imposing bowling attacks himself, Donald did not hesitate when asked whether the current unit was better.

“I would have to say that, yes,” Donald, who is the bowling coach for the Proteas, said.

“I’m not just saying that, because I was part of an attack with Shaun Pollock and myself and a few others – and I say that humbly and respectfully – I think this is as good as it gets.”

The Proteas will relish the prospect of bowling against an Aussie batting line-up which has looked fragile at times in the last couple of years.

The first Test begins on November 9 in Brisbane. (Reuters)

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