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South Africa on top at tea against Australia

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Australia reach 176-4 at tea on day one of the first Test against South Africa at Centurion.

Australia have reached 176-4 at tea on day one of the first Test against South Africa at Centurion.

The tourists began the afternoon session on 83-3 following the losses of Chris Rogers (4), David Warner (12) and debutant Alex Doolan (27).

Dale Steyn of South Africa appeals during day one of the First Test match between South Africa and Australia at SuperSport Park on February 12, 2014© Getty Images

They found themselves another man down seven overs after lunch as captain Michael Clarke (23) was caught by Vernon Philander off the bowling of Dale Steyn.

However, unbeaten knocks of 67 and 29 from Shaun Marsh and Steve Smith respectively have guided the Aussies towards the 200-run mark.

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