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Springboks shut out Scotland
Willem Alberts of South Africa dives over for the first try during the International match between Scotland and South Africa at Murrayfield Stadium on November 17, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
(November 16, 2013 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images Europe)
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South Africa were comprehensive winners over Scotland after running in four tries in a 28-0 victory at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Tries from Willem Alberts, WIllie le Roux, JP Pietersen and Coenie Oosthuizen were enough to see off a home side that were blighted by handling errors and imprecision.
The Scots could not be faulted for the way they threw themselves at their illustrious guests, but a combination of blunt attack and bruising Springbok defence rendered them both tryless and pointless come the full-time whistle.
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JP Pietersen of South Africa is tackled during the International match between Scotland and South Africa at Murrayfield Stadium on November 17, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
(November 16, 2013 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images Europe)
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Richie Gray of Scotland battles for the ball with Bakkies Botha during the International match between Scotland and South Africa at Murrayfield Stadium on November 17, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
(November 16, 2013 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images Europe)
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Man of the Match: Plenty of contenders in the green and gold, with Willie Le Roux an outstanding performer. But for his brilliant work at the breakdown in constantly stifling the home attack, Francois Louw gets the nod from us. The openside suffered a late injury and was stretchered from the field in the closing stages, and we hope he makes a full and speedy recovery.
Moment of the Match: Undoubtedly JP Pietersen's stunning long-range try, with a fine assist from Le Roux.
Villain of the Match: Nothing nasty to report beyond the usual handbags, althoughPietersen rubbing David Denton's face into the ground was unnecessary.
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Adriaan Strauss of South Africa is tackled by Alasdair Strokosch (L) adn Nick de Luca during the International match between Scotland and South Africa at Murrayfield Stadium on November 17, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
(November 16, 2013 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images Europe)
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Jaque Fourie and Jean de Villiers (R) of South Africa attempt to gather the high ball as Sean Maitland challenges during the International match between Scotland and South Africa at Murrayfield Stadium on November 17, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
(November 16, 2013 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images Europe)
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Sean Lamont of Scotland is tackled by JP Pietersen during the International match between Scotland and South Africa at Murrayfield Stadium on November 17, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
(November 16, 2013 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images Europe)
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next test:
23 Nov
Scotland v Australia
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France v S.Africa
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