Proteas didn't have time to acclimatise – Prince

Ashwell Prince has provided a possible reason for the Proteas’ lack of intensity and low energy levels during the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

Giant step backwards for impotent Proteas

No reasonable cricket fan would have expected the Proteas to beat New Zealand. However, losing within three days and in the manner they did was pathetic, writes RYAN VREDE.

'Proteas batsmen must become hundred-makers'

Ashwell Prince says Proteas players need to take responsibility for their own performances.

'Basic error' for Proteas not to play warm-up match

Former Titans, SA U19 and SA A coach Dave Nosworthy says CSA should have arranged for the Proteas to play a warm-up match before the first Test in New Zealand.

Watch: Our intensity was lacking – Elgar

Proteas captain Dean Elgar reflects on the Proteas’ innings-and-276-run defeat to New Zealand at Hagley Oval.

Highlights: Black Caps vs Proteas (1st Test, Day 3)

New Zealand needed just two-and-a-half hours on the third day to wrap up a comprehensive victory in Christchurch.

Black Caps crush Proteas in first Test

New Zealand thrashed South Africa by an innings and 276 runs in just seven sessions in Christchurch.

Watch: Proteas weren't up for the fight – Philander

Vernon Philander and Ashwell Prince pulled no punches when assessing the Proteas’ performance against New Zealand in Christchurch.

Black Caps vs Proteas (1st Test)

Get live score updates and text commentary from the first Test at Hagley Oval from midnight (SA time).

Watch: It's been a tough two days – Boucher

Mark Boucher faces the media after another disappointing day for the Proteas in Christchurch.

Boucher: Proteas' energy levels way below par

Proteas coach Mark Boucher says he can’t quite put his finger on what has gone wrong for his team in the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

Highlights: Black Caps vs Proteas (1st Test, Day 2)

New Zealand piled on the runs at Hagley Oval before picking up three Proteas wickets.

Black Caps pile pain on poor Proteas

Henry Nicholls and Matt Henry spearheaded a commanding display as New Zealand built a 387-run first-innings lead that left South Africa in deep strife on day two of the first Test.

Watch: We're still in the game – Olivier

Duanne Olivier believes the Proteas can fight their way back into the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

Highlights: Black Caps vs Proteas (1st Test, Day 1)

New Zealand dominated day one of the first Test against South Africa in Christchurch.