Mount Maunganui pales in comparison to the mountain the Proteas batters have to climb after being dominated on day two of the first Test against New Zealand.
South Africa were made to toil in the field as New Zealand took control of day one of the first Test in Mount Maunganui on Sunday.
The Proteas will field a completely new-look Test side against New Zealand on Sunday, but stand-in captain Neil Brand says the players are ready to embrace the challenge.
Western Province batter Eddie Moore has been added to the Proteas Test squad for the two-match series against New Zealand.
Former Proteas Test captain Dean Elgar has signed a three-year deal with County Cricket side Essex.
Former Proteas captain Graeme Smith is proud of the ongoing success of the SA20 league, but also wants to protect Test cricket.