Batsman George Bailey has been dropped for Australia’s tour of South Africa next month.

Selectors on Monday announced a 15-man squad, including uncapped Tasmanian Alex Doolan and Shaun Marsh, who returns to the Test set-up after almost two years.

Pace bowlers James Pattinson and Jackson Bird have also been added to the touring party, ahead of Nathan Coulter-Nile.

Australia Test squad for South Africa: Michael Clarke (c), Brad Haddin (vc), Jackson Bird, Alex Doolan, James Faulkner, Ryan Harris, Mitchell Johnson, Shaun Marsh, Nathan Lyon, James Pattinson, Chris Rogers, Peter Siddle, Steve Smith, David Warner, Shane Watson.