Spirited Scotland make South Africa work for victory but Springboks’ power eventually tells

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Makazole Mapimpi scored twice in South Africa’s win Just after the ball flew between the posts, however, the Scots were dealt a further blow when it was confirmed Cummings’ yellow had been upgraded to 20-minute red. Glasgow second-rower Max Williamson came on as Cummings’ replacement in the 33rd minute, just in time to see Russell send another penalty between the posts. Another Russell penalty three minutes into the second half kept the Scots within striking distance before the “Bomb Squad” – this time including Siya Kolisi and Pieter-Steph du Toit – entered the fray. open image in gallery Handre Pollard’s kicking helped South Africa to victory Pollard kicked another penalty in the 74th minute to all but seal the win before Wiese pushed over at the death to ensure the Boks ended up with a far more comfortable winning margin than had looked likely for most of the second half.