The third Test at Johannesburg began on 10 March, and England handed a Test debut to JC Hartley as they lost the toss and were given the ball as South Africa chose to bat first.
In reply, England managed 295 thanks largely to 143 from Fane, no other batsman passing 36, with the South Africa bowlers Snooke (4/57) and Schwarz (4/67) taking the majority of the wickets.