Ukrainian national Roman Lavrynovych, 21, and Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc, 26, appeared together at the Old Bailey on Friday.

Broad will join the Proteas as a consultant for one day ahead of their World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s.

Campaigners are aiming to secure a costs capping order to protect against significant legal fees should they lose their case.

England midfielder Ella Toone is confident the squad will move on from the loss of three experienced internationals and put up a staunch defence of their European Championship crown this summer.