Tottenham Hotspur were held to a 0-0 draw by English Premier League newcomers Norwich City.
Ashwell Prince's maiden Test century helped South Africa reach 380 for six after the second day of the second Test.
Both hit defiant half-centuries after Zimbabwe slumped to 115 for 7 on day 1 in the second Test against South Africa.
South Africa were 340 for 3 in reply to Zimbabwe's first innings total of 54 at close on day 1 in the first Test.
But France coach Jacques Santini singled out Thierry Henry as the new team boss.
The Sri Lanka off-spinner claimed his 528th wicket on the third day of the first Test against South Africa before the visitors closed play at 347 for 7.
Fast bowlers Makhaya Ntini and Charl Langeveldt claimed nine wickets between them as South Africa took control of the third Test against England.
Jacques Kallis scored his 19th Test century to inspire South Africa's bowlers on the second day of the third Test against England.
French President Jacques Chirac has said Islamic head scarves are a sort of 'aggression' that is difficult for his countrymen to accept.
