Welcome news on the injury front for the Black Caps as they shift focus to a two test series against South Africa starting Sunday week

Kane Williamson, Tom Blundell and Kyle Jamieson are all nearing returns from respective hamstring injuries.

Williamson missed the final three T20s against Pakistan after pulling up lame while batting in the second match at Hamilton.

Coach Gary Stead says the veteran batter is on track to play in the series opener.



Jamieson's a chance of making his comeback for Canterbury on Friday - should the Kings advance to the Super Smash elimination final.

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