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Renshaw's century saves Australia in South Africa Test

Matt Renshaw's first Test century in nearly a decade has rescue Australia from their poor start to 8-277 in the first innings against South Africa in Durban.

Moved to No.5 to accommodate Nic Maddinson's selection as opener, Renshaw brought up his second Test ton just before lunch on day two of the first Test on Saturday.

It came after an 84-run stand from Renshaw and Pat Cummins rescued Australia from 6-124, with Renshaw and Nathan Lyon then adding an unbeaten 47 for the ninth wicket.

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