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| Roland-Jones made his ODI make a big appearance for England against South Africa in May, scoring an unbeaten 37 and taking one wicket |
Durham quick bowler Mark Wood passes up a major opportunity in light of a foot sole area damage, with Steven Finn on standby.
Essex batsman Tom Westley will likewise make his introduction at number three.
Uncapped Middlesex batsman Dawid Malan is in the 13-man squad, yet England won't name their side until the point that they have seen the pitch.
Rain on Wednesday implied the spreads stayed on, keeping England from surveying the surface.
South Africa commander Faf du Plessis said pace bowler Kagiso Rabada, who was suspended for the second Test, will return.
The four-Test arrangement is level at 1-1 after South Africa beat England at Trent Bridge following their thrashing at Lord's.
'He's been slamming the entryway down'
Roland-Jones, 29, has taken 22 wickets at a normal of 35 in the County Championship Division One this year and midpoints 23 with the bat.
He made his one-day worldwide presentation against South Africa in May.
Britain commander Joe Root stated: "Consistency is a monstrous motivation behind why he's profoundly thought of.
"He has taken a great deal of wickets and he's been slamming the entryway down.
"It's awesome for him to get his chance. He bowls reliable zones at great pace and makes history the ball to move around, which is precisely what we're searching for."
Westley, 28, has scored 478 keeps running at a normal of 53.11, including two centuries, for County Championship pioneers Essex this season.
"He's been extremely quiet finished the recent days and been particular in his training," said Root.
"He resembles a solid character that has a decent all-round amusement."
'We need Mark Wood knocking down some pins at 90mph'
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| Wood has taken one wicket and yielded 197 keeps running in four Test innings against South Africa this mid year |
Root stated: "We need Mark Wood playing at 90mph taking care of business.
"He's a solid character and works unbelievably hard at his amusement. He's frantic to skip back and make a commitment when he gets his possibility."
Middlesex pace bowler Finn played the latest of his 35 Tests against Bangladesh in October 2016.
Root reacts to critics
England were intensely reprimanded following the 340-run overcome crush in the second Test, with previous skipper Michael Vaughan saying the players did not "regard"
Test cricket.
Root stated: "He must be stubborn and give his view on what he sees. Nobody concedes to everything constantly.
"They are qualified for their suppositions. They are qualified for stand up and say things how they see it.
"It's critical that we, as a side, stay consistent with each other. We know we weren't adequate a week ago yet exertion has never been the issue.
"The folks do truly mind. They are edgy to win and perform well in an England shirt. They would prefer not to disappoint anybody.
"It's an awesome open door this week for us to demonstrate playing for England."
Rabada returns
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| Rabada's squabble with Stokes came after he expelled the England all-rounder for 56 on the very first moment of the primary Test |
Du Plessis stated: "The time off makes you hungry and that we did well in the past amusement will add to his inspiration.
"He'll be raring to kick it into high gear that ball in his grasp."
Du Plessis included: "It's a pleasant place for us to be in. All groups would prefer not to feel weight when they don't play their best cricket."
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