South African tour set up MacGibbon's career

At Port Elizabeth, February 5, 6, 8, 9

At Durban, December 11, 12, 14, 15

At Johannesburg, December 24, 26, 28, 29

Toss: New Zealand

At Johannesburg, January 29, 30, February 1, 2

In many ways the first tour made by New Zealand in South Africa was a distinct success; yet much better playing results might have been gained but for inconsistency