South Africa make big rally

JOHANNESBURG (AP):

Australia were bowled out for 296 under an onslaught from South Africa speedster Dale Steyn to throw away a 174-run opening partnership and a dominant position in the decisive second Test at Wanderers yesterday.

Australia added just 122 more runs after the opening stand between Shane Watson (88) and Phillip Hughes (88) was broken to hold a first-innings lead of 30 when they looked set for a much bigger advantage.

Steyn took 4-64 and Pakistan-born leg-spinner Imran Tahir 3-55 for his first Test wickets, to drag Australia back after Watson and Hughes had hammered South Africa's attack to all parts in Johannesburg.

Only Mitchell Johnson showed prolonged resistance after Watson and Hughes exited, hitting six fours in his unbeaten 38 to ensure Australia pushed ahead.