By Nick Said
South Africa scored six tries and held their nerve against a Scottish onslaught to claim a 42-28 victory in their Nations Championship clash in Pretoria on Saturday, with the visitors left to rue several missed opportunities.
The Springboks made 10 changes to the team that had defeated England the week before and, with a relatively inexperienced side, were there for the taking.
But a wasteful Scotland could not capitalise and remain winless in South Africa after eight attempts.
It will be hugely frustrating for coach Gregor Townsend, whose side were on top for large parts of the contest but were let down by errors in crucial moments.
“I am a little bit gutted to be honest,” Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu said. “They (South Africa) came out really hot but we were able to battle back.
“I thought the period after halftime hurt us. We had a lot
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