South Africa 419 and 39 for 0 (Rudolph 21*, Smith 17*) lead England 425 (Pietersen 149, Prior 68) by 33 runs
Perhaps fittingly, in the shadow of the Olympics, this Test looked to be heading towards a draw asheavy rain hit Headingley during the afternoon session with South Africa's openers having survived a tricky period against the new ball. England had gained a slender lead of sixafter Matt Prior hit a vigorous 68, but could not separate Graeme Smith and Jacques Rudolph before the clouds rolled back.
In their anxiety to make good use of a tiny bowlingwindow before lunch, England conceded an umpiring review when Rod Tucker's refusal of an optimistic James Anderson lbw appeal against Smith was upheld.
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