Cricket:England named an unchanged side and decided to bat first as they attempted to force their way towards the World Cup semi-finals with victory over South Africa in today's crucial Super Eight encounter.
Despite stuttering their way to the brink of a last-four place for the first time since 1992, England resisted the opportunity to make changes for today's must-win game.
Victory at the Kensington Oval will almost guarantee their qualification for the semi finals, while defeat will condemn them to an early exit from the competition for the third successive tournament.
All-rounder Andrew Flintoff shook off a chest infection to take his place in the line-up while Middlesex left-hander Andrew Strauss, who received a dead leg after an accidental collision with bowling coach Kevin Shine while playing beach volleyball two days ago, also passed a fitness test to retain his place.
By contrast, South Africa made two changes to their side after losing their previous game to New Zealand.
Seamer Makhaya Ntini, one of the players caught out drinking late on Saturday night following that defeat, has been dropped alongside spinner Robin Peterson.
In their place, South Africa brought in hard-hitting all-rounder Justin Kemp, who enjoyed considerable success against England during the 4-1 one-day series home success against England in 2004-5.
Seamer Charl Langeveldt was also recalled with South Africa expecting him to get more out of a wicket which showed considerable pace and bounce when England beat Bangladesh on Wednesday.
Michael Vaughan called correctly and after winning the toss decided to take first use of the wicket.