Australia have defended Nathan Lyon's inability to take a bag of wickets in Cape Town, after Simon Harmer's spin bowled the Proteas to victory in the series decider.
Harmer completely dominated day five of the Test, taking 6-16 and appearing virtually unplayable as Australia were all out for 111 on a deteriorating Newlands pitch.
His effort came just a day after Lyon took 2-101 from 44 overs, as South Africa recovered from 4-140 and a lead of 40 runs to setting Australia 288 for victory.
