South Africa have edged over Australia in Test matches played recently.
Graeme Smith expected a good Test wicket and a friendly atmosphere in in Port Elizabeth.
The South African captain said his team had prepared well for the 2nd Test against Australia.
Jacques Kallis has also been awarded a one-year final contract by CSA.
Graeme Smith was miffed with the bouncy surface at Centurion in the first Test.
Doolan admitted that it could be a little "frightening" while standing at "bat pad".
Smith said that now in hindsight, the team would have definitely made a different decision.
The form of JP Duminy, Alviro Petersen will be bothering the think tank.
Mitchell Johnson produced a bowling master class against South Africa in the first Test.
Smith said that he believes the conditions at the first Test suited Johnson's style of bowling.