South Africa captain AB de Villiers: "It will be a tough first hour or so but my gut feel tells me to bat first. We want to do the basics well and apply the pressure we had at the Wanderers for longer than we did there. We've got tot do the small things right."

Watched on by a giant mascot lion, AB de Villiers calls correctly and South Africa will bat.

England will be making at least one change to their winning formula after fast bowler Steven Finn was ruled out of the rest of the tour. Chris Woakes and Mark Footitt fighting it out for that spot.

For South Africa meanwhile, more substantial renovations are required. There could well be a debut for 33-year-old opener Stephen Cook, while bowler Hardus Viljoen and keeper Dane Vilas are set to drop out.

Hello and welcome to live coverage of day one of the fourth and final Test between England and South Africa. England, as we've mentioned, have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

The venue for this one is Centurion, and the toss is coming up very shortly indeed.

Yes, I know, I know, it's a dead rubber. But chances are, if you're reading this at 07:50 in the morning, you don't really believe in dead rubbers, and quite frankly, nor do we.

For England, the series may be won, but there is still plenty on the line. Alastair Cook and Jonny Bairstow both have records in sight. Stuart Broad is looking to nail down his newfound status as the world's best bowler. Jimmy Anderson will be revved up after AB de Villiers had a cheeky pop. Alex Hales and Nick Compton are still trying to secure their place in the side.

And if all that wasn't enough, the chance to stuff the world's best side 3-0 in their own backyard doesn't come around too often, does it?