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South Africa 42-28 Scotland: Nations Championship rugby – as it happened

South Africa win after surviving two Scottish rallies in Pretoria 9 mins. A worrying moment for Scotland as a Papier kick is allowed to bounce in behind with a gathering green group of shirts very close on the chase. Russell turns, dives on it at full stretch and grips it to his chest long enough for his ruck clearers to arrive, set it and let White clear the lines. 7 mins. Bok discipline is once more wanting under pressure with Wiese again infringing, this time for entering a maul from the side. Russell puts it into touch for a 5m lineout platform that is ruined by Ashman not throwing straight. Papier boots clear from the scrum. Continue reading...

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South Africa 42-28 Scotland: Nations Championship rugby – as it happened

Source: The Guardian Rugby Union / 12 Jul, 02:48 JST

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