According to reports England's James Anderson is confirmed injured due to a calf strain ahead of the first Test between England and South Africa at Durban on Boxing Day.
That is pretty bad news for the visitors as James Anderson is the spearhead of the English attack, in his absence Steven Finn is likely to play for England.
Meanwhile the hosts are confident of a solid performance with the return of Dale Steyn in the attack supported by Morkel, Rabada, Abbot and others.
Pitch is likely to suit pacers, and South Africa are likely to have the home advantage.
Many of the English players are touring South Africa for the first time. The players include, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali and others.
South Africa recently lost the series to India in spinner friendly conditions.
The team will be looking forward leaving behind the loss to take on the visitors on home ground conditions.
On the paper both the teams look evenly balanced with Proteas having the home advantage.
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