Despite Quinton de Kock's brilliance, the highlight of the third day's play between South Africa and England was the batting of nightwatchman Anrich Nortje.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes that if a player is caught swearing, it's his stupidity and nothing else.
Joe Root stayed at the team hotel while the players sweated it out on the field for the third Test of the four-match series which will begin on January 22.
James Anderson took both South Africa's remaining wickets as they were bowled out for 223, adding only eight runs to their overnight total against England.
Jos Buttler said he is looking at South Africa wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock for inspiration after the latter made a 95 and a 37-ball 34.
The 22-year-old cricketer from Somerset, Dom Bess made his Test debut in 2018 against Pakistan at the Lord's and played his second match in the same series.
Jofra Archer was warned for a no-ball but was not handed any sanctions when he bowled another in the same over in the third session on Friday.
James Anderson also became the ninth cricketer to reach the 150-Test milestone -- joining the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Steve Waugh and Jacques Kallis.
Faf du Plessis said the only uncertainty in his team is with regard to the composition of the bowling attack and a call will be taken later.
James Anderson, who made his Test debut at the age of 20, had last month said he wanted to continue through to the next Ashes series.
