England vs South Africa 2017: 3rd Test, 5 talking points

England v South Africa - 3rd Investec Test: Day Five
Moeen Ali took the first hat-trick by an England spinner since 1938-39

#3 Toby Roland-Jones cements his spot as third seamer

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England v South Africa - 3rd Investec Test: Day Five
Roland-Jones was outstanding for the hosts grabbing a fifer on debut

When Chris Woakes makes a return to this English Test side, he would be met with the host's newfound seam talent, Toby Roland-Jones. He enjoyed some favourable conditions to nip out all four of South Africa's top order batsmen in the first innings to oversee a collapse that saw the visitors plunge to 47/5.

His nippy pace and seam movement troubled the Proteas batsmen who were unsure with their footwork and defence against the debutant. Having been on the fringes of selection for a long time, Roland-Jones grabbed his chance with both hands and effected a stunning script for the hosts to redeem themselves after a 340-run drubbing at Trent Bridge.

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