[3] The South Africa squad spent four days with explorer Mike Horn in Switzerland before the tour began.

Horn and South Africa head coach Gary Kirsten had worked together during India's successful 2011 Cricket World Cup campaign.

Horn's training focused on putting the team through physical exertion to improve their mental strength.

Several members of the squad, including Mark Boucher and Dale Steyn, recalled the training period as being the toughest few days of their lives.

[4] 1 Thami Tsolekile was brought into the South African squad after Mark Boucher's retirement from international cricket due to an eye injury sustained in the tour match against Somerset.