In Petersen's place, South Africa have some experienced options to choose from. Rassie van der Dussen, who broke his finger against England in August and missed the World Cup, has recovered and will play red-ball cricket in the lead up to the Tests, while Temba Bavuma, who missed the England series with an elbow injury, is also fit. Ryan Rickelton and Khaya Zondo, who played in England, are likely to be part of the squad but Aiden Markram, who was dropped in England, could miss out.