Scotland fall short in 10-try thriller with South Africa
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Key Points:
- South Africa defeated Scotland 42-28 in the Nations Championship round two match in Pretoria, extending their winning streak against Scotland to 10 Tests despite making 10 starting changes.
- Scotland scored four tries, their highest ever against South Africa, and earned a bonus point but missed several scoring opportunities, which ultimately cost them a closer result.
- South Africa started strong with two quick tries but Scotland fought back to level the game at halftime, showing resilience despite playing at altitude and missing key players.
- The match featured intense back-and-forth action, with South Africa pulling ahead in the second half through tries by Louw, Willemse, and Porthen, while Scotland responded with tries from Bayliss and White.
- Scotland coach Gregor Townsend praised his team's effort and progress but expressed frustration over missed chances and the need to maintain performance for the full 80 minutes against top-tier opponents.
