Scotland, Springboks and Murrayfield

Lawson calls for perspective after Scotland defeat to Springboks
Former Scotland captain Rory Lawson says some perspective is required by those who believe the national side have plateaued under Gregor Townsend. The Scots battled hard before going down 32-15 to world champions South Africa at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Clinical Springboks hold out Scotland at Murrayfield
Centers Jones and captain Sione Tuipulotu, fullback Tom Jordan and Russell conjured brilliant attacks that tore apart the South Africans and brought Murrayfield to its feet. But they couldn’t complete the last pass.
Scotland 15-32 South Africa: Springboks made to work for Murrayfield victory
Scotland produced a spirited display but lacked the guile to get over the line as they went down to a 32-15 defeat against world champions South Africa at Murrayfield.
Scotland vs South Africa: Springboks regain world number one ranking
The Springboks, who also scored tries through prop Thomas du Toit and number eight Jasper Wiese, will regain the world number one ranking from Ireland with the victory. They made 11 changes for the match and looked disjointed, not helped by 21 handling errors that broke their momentum.
Why did Scotland loss to Springboks feel inevitable?
South Africa second row Eben Etzebeth said the 17-point win over Scotland flattered his side. So why did their win feel so inevitable?
Rugby-Townsend proud of Scotland effort in Springbok defeat
Scotland put in one of their best performances in years to match world champions South Africa for 70 minutes, said coach Gregor Townsend, who hailed his side’s fight and determination while he also rued some decisions against his side at Murrayfield.
South Africa Beat Scotland 32-15 In One-off Rugby Test
South Africa wing Makazole Mapimpi scored two tries before the world champions withstood a fierce Scotland second-half onslaught as they launched their November campaign with a 32-15 win at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Scotland beaten by Springboks after controversial red
World champions South Africa grind out a gutsy win over spirited Scotland at Murrayfield in the Autumn Nations Series
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Scotland 15-32 South Africa - Springboks rack up four tries in battling victory over hosts in Autumn Nations Series
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Controversial red card costs Scots in Springboks loss - report and ratings from Murrayfield clash
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Scotland vs South Africa LIVE rugby: Latest score and updates as Springboks make fast start
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