Second-half Scots come from behind once more to beat Georgia

Scotland overcame another half-time deficit to beat Georgia at Murrayfield.
Second-half Scots come from behind once more to beat Georgia

Duhan van der Merwe (right) celebrates his first try (Jane Barlow/PA)

Duhan van der Merwe led the charge with a double as five-try Scotland overcame another half-time deficit to ensure they headed off to the World Cup on a triumphant note by beating Georgia 33-6 at Murrayfield.

For the fourth warm-up match in succession, Gregor Townsend’s side trailed at the break after a couple of penalties from stand-off Luka Matkava put the visitors 6-0 up.

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