Pollard is on points duty to steer Boks to narrow victory

By GARY HEATLY

SOUTH Africa edged out Scotland in a thrilling Test at Murrayfield last night but the Scots will rue the decision to not kick a penalty that could have drawn them level on the hour mark.
However, over the 80 minutes the Springboks just about deserved their victory for their physicality and flashes of quality.
Man of the match, flyhalf Handre Pollard, who scored 18 points, said: “Scotland are a very tough team, especially at home and we really had to dig deep for that one.”
Disappointed Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw said: “We just couldn&r...

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