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Parks kicks Scotland to victory over South Africa

Dan Parks kicked Scotland to their first victory over South Africa since 2002, scoring all their points in a 21-17 win in the Autumn Test Series at Murrayfield on Saturday.

The number 10, who plays for Cardiff Blues, was on target with each of his six penalties and added a drop goal for a Scotland team that rarely threatened the try line.

South Africa, who had won their two previous games in the series against Ireland and Wales, did manage a try through Willem Alberts in the 71st minute.

It ensured a tense climax for Scotland, but they held out for a win that swept away the gloom that followed their crushing defeat by New Zealand seven days earlier. – Reuters