[1][2][3] In January 2017 the current South African Test captain AB de Villiers said he would be unavailable for selection for this series.

This was due to need for urgent work on the venue's turf, drainage and irrigation system.

[9] Martin Guptill was ruled out of New Zealand's limited-overs squads due to injury.

[19] With Piedt added to South Africa's squad, Chris Morris was released from the team.

[21] Duanne Olivier was released from South Africa's squad ahead of the third Test.