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The Springboks overturned an 8-10 halftime deficit into a deserving 30-15 victory over Scotland in the second Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in front of a packed Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Saturday afternoon.
Scotland held a two-point lead at the break following a penalty goal and a converted try, while South Africa also scored a try and a penalty goal, with Elton Jantjies’ missed conversion of Makazole Mapimpi's first try handing the hosts the lead after 40 minutes.
However, the Springboks delivered a much more clinical display in the second half which saw them profiting at regular times from their dominance at the set-piece and a well-executed kicking game.
The so-called “Bob Squad” once more made a telling impact, with especially Malcolm Marx (hooker) and Steven Kitshoff (prop) menacing at the breakdown and in the scrums.
Mapimpi underlined his class as a finisher by bagging two tries, while Damian de Allende (centre) had another outstanding outing with great defence and several dangerous runs.
Towering lock Eben Etzebeth won the Man of the Match accolade after a great shift in the No 4 jersey.
The victory keeps alive the Springboks’ ambition of a clean sweep on their UK tour as they now head to London for next weekend’s final tour match against England at Twickenham.
(Source: @Springboks)
