South Africa's Shaun Pollock (R) is congratulated by team mates after he took the wicket of Australia's Brad Hodge for 7 runs during the first innings of the second test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground December 26, 2005. Australia were eight for 239 at the end of the first day's play with captain Ricky Ponting making 117 and South Africa's Nel with bowling figures of four for 58. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne