Quiney rushed into Australia squad

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Back-up man ... prolific Victoria batsman Rob Quiney is in the squad. Source: Brett Costello / News Limited

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Late-blooming Victoria batsman Rob Quiney is set to make his Test debut at the Gabba after being rushed into the Australia squad for an injured Shane Watson.

Quiney, 30, is on his way to Brisbane on Sunday night and will meet up with teammates when they assemble ahead of Friday's Test against South Africa.

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"It's a massive opportunity to join the squad heading into such an important series," Quiney said.

Watson admitted he was unlikely to be fit to play after re-injuring the calf muscle he tore in England earlier this year.

National Selector John Inverarity said: "The National Selection Panel has named Rob Quiney to be on standby for Shane Watson who injured his calf whilst playing for New South Wales against Queensland.

"A decision on Shane is likely to be made earlier rather than later.

"Rob Quiney has impressed the NSP with his performances in all formats in recent years. He was particularly impressive in the Australia A game that concluded at the SCG today (Sunday)."

Watson confirmed he is an unlikely Test starter - because of his lengthy injury history.

His latest calf inury itself is not serious, but Watson knows his lengthy catalogue of injuries is counting against him and he does not want to miss the second or third Tests.

"It's not as bad (as it's been), it's only pretty minor but I know how things can go if you don't really look after it and get it right the first time,'' Watson said.

"I'll be certainly making sure I get it right the first time.

"It's still a little bit stiff, I'm just hoping it settles down over the next couple of days."

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