The South Africans toured England during the season, playing 22 matches. Most of them were against regular first-class sides, but there were also matches against an England XI (with five players who had already played Test cricket), against Marylebone Cricket Club (with two Test players) and a South of England side with five Test players.
During their tour of England, the South Africans played 22 matches against various teams, including those with established first-class status, an England XI featuring former Test cricketers, Marylebone Cricket Club (with two Test players), and a South of England side with five Test players.