I think we have found our team for now.
As in Waugh's day, have #6 as a recognised Batsman, who can turn his arm over here and there. We have Clarke, Katich and now North who can all bowl spin competently (even if Katich is vastly underused) plus Husey can bowl mediums if we are down a bowler at any time.
Then rotate the bowlers as required. McDonald has done nothing wrong, but has been outplayed by Johson and Siddle, Hilfenhaus has had a decent game.

Anywho to overnight cricket, and South Africa Strikes Back.

South Africa dominated all but Hughes(75) and Haddin(37). Australia collapsed thanks to a Hussey double failure, and Clarke doing his usual folding when we need him. North and Johnson were cleaned up by Ntini, who alongside a rejuvenated Kallis wiped the Aussies out from 2/99 to all out for 207 from 53 overs.

Smith and Mckenzie started well, but both fell after tea, Amla and Kallis holding the ship well, South Africa 2/178, requiring only another 276 with 8 wickets remaining on a pitch that has held up okay, and has as much to give bowlers as batsmen.
With Bollinger injured and Geeves called in, each bowler is fighting for their spot in the 2nd test in Durban. Johnson and Siddle's batting will give them an extra edge.

Personally I think the Aussies went too hard and made too many simple mistakes, Hussey seems to have slumped back to his test form, he had improved tenfold in the ODI's. He needs to get back to form by the end of the series, or should lose his spot. Personal dislike of Clarke aside, he too needs to lift his game. He cannot be relied on when we are struggling, again getting out when runs and a level head were needed. Great bowling by Ntini allowed Kallis to nab wickets, Australia needed to bat till at least tea today to give the South Africans 500 to chase down in 115 overs, they can chase down anything under that easily as they proved over the summer.
McDonald needs to bowl alot of overs from one end, tightening the run-rate and allowing the others to strike to take wickets. Hilfenhaus and Siddle have bowled well for alot of overs, giving Johnson a much needed break.

I think the Aussies are infront right now, but I think come Lunchtime if South Africa are only 4 down with under 180 to collect, South Africa will win.