This saw Thomson preferred over Holland in Australia's team for the first test. Simon O'Donnell was picked as the fourth bowler in support of McDermott, Lawson and Thomson, despite a noticeable lack of success with the ball on the tour until that date.
In the first test against [opponent], Thomson was selected ahead of Holland on Australia's team.  Simon O'Donnell was chosen as the fourth bowler alongside McDermott, Lawson, and Thomson, despite not having much success with his bowling in Australia before this match.