The inaugural Test series between the

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s took place in New Zealand in February and March 1932. South Africa won both matches of the two-match series. New Zealand were captained by

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and South Africa by

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. The South African team arrived in New Zealand from Australia where they had played a five-match Test series, losing all five matches.Southerton SJ (1933) The South African team in Australia and New Zealand 1931–32], ''

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'', 1933.
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. Retrieved 2024-06-15.) The visit to New Zealand had not originally been part of the tour itinerary.South Africa to Australia 1931–32
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and two Test matches, before travelling back to Australia to play a final first-class match in

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before returning home.South Africa in Australia and New Zealand 1931–32
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Tour party

A total of 14 players made up the South African tour party, with the majority of the Australian tour party travelling to New Zealand. Reserve wicket-keeper Edward van der Merwe and the uncapped

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returned to South Africa in February and did not take part in the New Zealand leg of the tour. Neither man had played in any of the Test matches in Australia.

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Jock Cameron captained the South African team, with

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Denys Morkel as his deputy. Jack Siedle had originally been selected as vice-captain for both kegs of the tour but withdrew as his wife was expecting a child.

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, who had not played in any of the five Tests in Australia, played in both Tests against New Zealand.

Test series

South Africa won both Test matches, both of which were played over three days with an additional rest day. The first match was played at

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and the second at

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First Test

Second Test

Other match

After arriving in New Zealand, the South African's played a three-day first-class fixture against

. The tourists won the match by seven wickets.

Notes

References

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