Defeat for South Africa in their ongoing series against England would then send Australia back to the summit .
Even if the England fail to build on Australia 's winning start , February 's two - test tour of New Zealand offers Smith 's side another chance .
Defeat for South Africa in their ongoing series against England would then send Australia back to the summit but even if the English fail to build on their winning start , February 's two - test tour of New Zealand offers Smith 's side another chance .