JP Duminy could get a chance to make his Test debut if Neil McKenzie doesn't recover from his groin strain in time for the start of the second Test against England in Headingley on Friday.
Mickey Arthur, the South African coach, said McKenzie's injury was not serious but the short three-day gap between the first and second Tests meant there wasn't enough time to recover. McKenzie's absence could be a great blow to South Africa who are looking to gain a series lead after drawing the Lord's Test. Since his return to the South African Test side this year, McKenzie has averaged 79 from seven Tests, scoring two hundreds and a double-century. His opening partnership with Smith in those Tests gave their side a solid platform to build on - the two averaged 99.27 from 11 innings, with three hundred-run partnerships and four half-century stands.
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