The Proteas’ warm-up match against a New Zealand XI in Lincoln ended in a draw on Wednesday.
South Africa were 91-2 in the second innings after 31 overs, and leading by 136 runs, when the players shook hands.
Only two Proteas batsmen were dismissed on the day, with another three – captain Neil Brand (11), Raynard van Tonder (23) and Clyde Fortuin (30) – retiring not out.
Edward Moore, who came in at No 6, was unbeaten on 12.
The first Test between New Zealand and the Proteas in Mount Maunganui starts on Sunday, with the second in Hamilton from 13-17 February.
Proteas Test squad: Neil Brand (c), David Bedingham, Ruan de Swardt, Clyde Fortuin (wkt), Zubayr Hamza, Eddie Moore, Tshepo Moreki, Mihlali Mpongwana, Duanne Olivier, Dane Paterson, Keegan Petersen, Dane Piedt, Raynard van Tonder, Shaun von Berg, Khaya Zondo.
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