As Simon Harmer and Colin Ackermann become the latest with Protea potential to jump ship to England, we pick a team of journeymen who have blazed a controversial trail over the years.
With the three-match ODI series about to kick-off, here are 10 top stats from South Africa and New Zealand’s ODI history.
Ernie Els takes the lead as South Africa’s highest-earning sportsman, with professional golfers stealing the top spots alongside rugby and cricket stars playing for foreign clubs.