Oct 18, 2026Sports115 words1 min read

Rabada Plays Down Old Clash With Steve Smith Before South Africa v Australia

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Kagiso Rabada is a fast bowler from South Africa.

In 2018, he had a clash with Steve Smith from Australia. It happened at St George's Park.

The two players will play there again soon.

Rabada says there is 'no hate' now. He says it was just testosterone.

He called it 'testosterone to burn.' This means he had a lot of energy and emotion that day.

The clash happened during a hard series of cricket games six years ago.

South Africa and Australia often play tough matches.

Rabada says the old problem is finished now.

He wants to focus on cricket, not old fights.

The new series between South Africa and Australia starts soon.

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1. Who did Kagiso Rabada clash with in 2018?

2. Where did the clash happen?

3. Does Rabada say there is still hate now?

1. Steve Smith 2. St George's Park (South Africa) 3. No

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Kagiso Rabada is a fast _____ from South Africa.

In 2018, he had a _____ with Steve Smith from Australia.

It happened at _____ Park.

Rabada says there is 'no hate' now.

He called it '_____ to burn.'

The clash happened during a hard _____ of cricket games six years ago.

South Africa and Australia often play tough _____.

Rabada says the old problem is _____ now.

He wants to focus on cricket, not old _____.

The new series between South Africa and Australia starts _____.

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