Glenton Stuurman

If Rabada doesn't recover in time, Nortje will likely make a Test return after more than a year

Zondo on debut and Stuurman in his second Test are the first Covid-19 subs in international cricket

A set of fresh faces, a strong bowling attack, a new captain at the helm - might this be the key to the side's Test renaissance?

The home side have gone big on pace in their squad. Here's a quick look at the seven who made the cut (and the two who missed out)

Glenton Stuurman and Prenelan Subrayen are back in the mix too, while Sisanda Magala and Ryan Rickelton have earned maiden call-ups

Lutho Sipamla, George Linde, Beuran Hendricks, Marco Jansen among those in the squad of 14

With Ngidi and Stuurman nursing niggles, Nortje could have a big role to play with the new ball

A host of new players can expect to be given their chances in the two Tests against Sri Lanka

Glenton Stuurman pushed his case for a Test call-up following wickets with the new ball

Rabada and Pretorius are carrying injuries, and were not considered for selection

Dala returns, as does Rabada, who had missed SA's last assignment against India

The rebuilding of the national side, young players to watch out for, and other talking points