Perth (Australia), Dec. 14 : Australian pace bowler Stuart Clark has been ruled out of the first Test against South Africa with an elbow injury.

Fox Sports said that Clark felt a soreness in his right elbow, and has been allowed to return home to Sydney.

He is expected to undergo surgery in the next few days.

Victoria quick Peter Siddle, who was 12th man for last month''s second Test against New Zealand in Adelaide, has been recalled to the 12-man squad and will fly out to join the team on Sunday. (ANI)