Neil McKenzie was the only loss for a cautious South Africa before lunch as they posted 1 for 27 in reply to Australia's first innings of 375. The captain Graeme Smith appeared comfortable during the 15 overs before the break and had 12 while Hashim Amla was 6.
McKenzie carried a defensive outlook, preferring to leave or block, but after spending 30 balls over 2 he made a poor choice to the next delivery and attempted to pull Mitchell Johnson. The offering was short and wide outside off stump - more suited to a cut - and McKenzie was not helped by a lack of back-foot movement. He could not believe his decision and watched the ball loop to Jason Krejza at mid-off.
Johnson's first spell included a handful of balls a long way outside off stump and he returned 1 for 13. Brett Lee was operating above 140kph and keeping a tight line, giving away five runs in as many overs. The offspinner Krejza was brought on and had a strong lbw appeal turned down against Smith, who was pushing forward, while Peter Siddle was also called briefly without success.
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