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.
South Africa are scared of Mitchell Johnson's raw pace, says Shaun Tait.