Scotland push South Africa to the limit in a 10-try Pretoria thriller
TL;DR
Scotland pushed a deeply stacked South Africa side to the edge in Pretoria, scoring four tries to claim a bonus point but ultimately losing 42-28 as the Springboks ran in six tries. After two early SA scores, Scotland steadied to level at half-time thanks to Matt Fagerson and Rowe, but a pair of quick SA tries after the break gave the hosts breathing room. Scotland fought back with Bayliss and White touching down, yet a late Kriel score sealed the win for South Africa as Scotland rued slack moments and missed opportunities despite ferocious effort.
- Scotland fall short in 10-try thriller with South Africa BBC
- South Africa prove too strong for enterprising Scotland in Nations Championship The Guardian
- Springboks player ratings: Handre Pollard 'silences critics' while 'mammoth' Pieter-Steph du Toit shift sees off Scotland Planet Rugby
- Battling Scotland fall short as South Africa hold on for victory in Pretoria ESPN
- Springboks withstand Scotland 42-28 in Nations Championship thriller WRAL
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