South Africa's test series against the West Indies, which starts at SuperSport Park on Tuesday, could hardly be more low-key but it has the potential to launch a new era for the country’s test team. New coach Shukri Conrad has already stamped his authority on the team, appointing Temba Bavuma as the new captain – the first Black African to skipper the test team – and clearing out several players who were found wanting in losing series in England and Australia.