Adam Scott is the outright leader after 36 holes at the Wilmington Country Club, but a star-studded chasing pack is within two strokes.
The managers were involved in a heated confrontation at the final whistle following Chelsea’s home clash with Tottenham.
The hosts were beaten by South Africa by an innings and 12 runs in the opening Test.
Anthony Joshua insists he is ready for 12 rounds against Oleksandr Usyk after maintaining his substantial weight advantage for Saturday's rematch in Jeddah.