Also no Jansen on the park – who is the fifth fastest to 100 Test wickets in terms of balls bowled in the history of the game.
Observers noted tactical questions regarding the fielding strategy, as South Africa has not quite gotten their fields right by giving away simple singles and failing to attack with enough intent.
The overarching plan for South Africa remains uncertain on the second day, though observers emphasize that the name of the game for the bowling side is patience.
Renshaw closed a set with a lovely steer down to deep third for four, adding crucial runs to the total.
60th over: Australia 204-4 (Inglis 11, Carey 8) Coetzee manages to land a ripsnorter of a bouncer to Inglis.
54th over: Australia 191-4 (Inglis 5, Carey 1) A few overs ago, it was without doubt Australia’s session.
50th over: Australia 184-3 (Green 64, Inglis 0) A wicket maiden opens the game up for the Saffas.