Battling Scotland fall short as South Africa hold on for victory in Pretoria

Having seen off England, France and Argentina in impressive fashion already this year, Gregor Townsend’s resurgent side made the Springboks fight to the end for their victory

BOUND TO GLORY: South Africa's centre Jesse Kriel runs to score a try. Pic: Phill Magakoe/Getty

Nations Championship: South Africa 42 Scotland 28

Scotland produced another big performance against top-tier opposition but their wait for a first-ever win in South Africa continues after they went down 42-28 to the double world champions in a thrilling Nations Championship showdown in Pretoria.