It would not be a surprise if footage of Proteas coach Russell Domingo doing a rain dance behind the grand stand is leaked later this afternoon.

At tea on day three of the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Centurion the visitors were 147 for one with a healthy lead of 338 runs.

The men at the wicket lived a life of luxury as the South Africa attack failed to hit the right areas with the same consistency their opponents did during their innings.

It was as if the world's top ranked side suffered an implosion that resulted in a disregard for certain basics that saw them reach the summit.

Apart from the fact that David Warner was put down on 26, 27 and 51, the general level of fielding that was on display left much to be desired.

Currently the partnership between Warner (93) and Alex Doolan (48) is heading towards the 150 mark, the new ball is more than 45 overs away and the visitors are scoring at more than four-runs to the over for the first time in the match.

A rain dance might not be the worst idea from a local perspective.

Michael Mentz in Centurion