England will play three day games against south Australia before the Ashes. it was apparent from their less than par dance against south africa in the recent series, england needs more match practice before they play the Ashes.
Although the Ashes will be main event and England, who won the last ashes in August have secured three-day games against South Australia. They also will play a one off four-day match against the Western Australia and a four-day match against Australia A in Hobart.
Will the extra match practice help, only the time can answer this question but judging from their last ashes outing in Australia; england stands no chance.
Opening test will take place on in Brisbane from November 25.
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