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Mitchell Johnson in Twitter stoush with Graeme Smith

They shared a fierce rivalry on the field but the latest battle between Mitchell Johnson and Graeme Smith has taken place on social media.

Former Proteas skipper Smith has exchanged views with Johnson on the Australia-South Africa Test series.

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Johnson, who famously broke Smith's hand twice during their playing days, took to Twitter to defend the under-siege Aussie side, suggesting they "remember the big moments".

Johnson celebrates the wicket of Smith in 2009. Image: Getty
Johnson celebrates the wicket of Smith in 2009. Image: Getty

The tweet was a complete dig at the Proteas, featuring a montage image highlighting the Proteas' infamous run of World Cup failures:

The record-breaking ex-opener hit straight back following his country's massive win in the Hobart Test:

Smith recently questioned the culture of the Baggy Green and suggested captain Steve Smith looked "lost".

"As a leader, I think you need to understand that for yourself about who you are and that's the only time you can really get your team to play with that personality," he said.

"I think he's trying to figure that all out at the moment. It certainly looks that way and he looks a bit lost.

"If I I think about earlier years (Australian cricket) was always built on respect and the value of the Baggy Green.