England began Root’s reign as skipper in convincing fashion at Lord’s last week, taking a 1-0 lead in the four-match series with a resounding 211-run success.
Root made 190 in the first innings, while Moeen Ali starred with bat and ball - following up his 87 with career-best match figures of 10-112 as the hosts sealed victory inside four days.
The news means Toby Roland-Jones once again misses out on making his Test debut as Liam Dawson retains his place as a second spinner alongside Moeen.
England team to face South Africa: Alastair Cook, Keaton Jennings, Gary Ballance, Joe Root (captain), Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Liam Dawson, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, James Anderson.
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