Scotland fall short in 10-try thriller with South Africa
South Africa defeated Scotland 42-28 in a high-scoring Nations Championship match featuring 10 total tries.
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South Africa defeated Scotland 42-28 in a Nations Championship match in Pretoria. Despite an enterprising effort from Scotland, the Springboks held on for the victory in a ten-try thriller.
Epilogue added 63d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Scotland fall short in 10-try thriller with South Africa BBC · 65d ago broke it first
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South Africa secured a victory over Scotland in Pretoria during a Nations Championship encounter. The match ended with a score of 42-28 in favor of the Springboks, following a contest described as a 10-try thriller.
Coverage from the BBC, ESPN, and The Guardian emphasizes Scotland's enterprising and battling performance, though they ultimately fell short. Planet Rugby highlighted individual contributions, noting that Handre Pollard silenced critics and Pieter-Steph du Toit delivered a mammoth shift.
Future attention will likely remain on the Nations Championship standings following South Africa's ability to withstand the Scottish challenge.
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What was the final score of the match?
South Africa won 42-28.
Where did the game take place?
The match was held in Pretoria.
How many tries were scored in total?
The match featured 10 tries.
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