NZ vs SA: South Africa name uncapped player as captain for New Zealand Series, All star names missing

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South Africa has named a new-looked squad for the two-match Test series against New Zealand.

The Proteas will be making a tour down under to New Zealand for the Test series, which starts from February 4. The first Test will be played in Mount Maunganui, followed by the second Test in Hamilton.

CSA announced a 14-man squad for the tour; almost all of their star names are absent. They have named uncapped player Neil Brand to captain the side, and have a total of seven uncapped members in the squad.

Neil Brand's captaincy means the 27-year-old will become only the second player to captain his side on his Test debut.

This havoc change comes due to the top name's commitment to the SA20 league. The SA20 will start on January 10 and will continue till February 10. Most of their top stars have opted to play in the franchise league and thus will not participate in the Test series.

The Proteas are currently playing a three-match Test series against India. The team, which is led by Dean Elgar, has already won the first match in Centurion and will be hoping to register another series win over India in the second test, which starts in Cape Town from January 3.

South Africa Test Squad vs New Zealand

Neil Brand (C), David Bedingham, Ruan de Swardt, Clyde Fortuin, Zubayr Hamza, Tshepo Moreki, Mihlali Mpongwana, Duanne Olivier, Dane Paterson, Kegan Petersen, Dane Piedt, Raynard van Tonder, Shaun von Berg, Khaya Zondo.