South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje was released from the squad after experiencing mild groin discomfort during the first Test.

Nortje, who featured in the first Test against West Indies, has been asked to rest as a precautionary measure following an assessment made by the South Africa medical team. Nortje picked 5/36 and 1/48 in the first game which the Proteas won by 87 runs.