The Springboks followed New Zealand’s Murrayfield success of 12 months ago as only the second away team in 12 matches to triumph on Scottish soil

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.

South Africa’s players and coaches are taking nothing for granted ahead of Saturday’s match with Scotland.

New Zealand blew away Scotland in a rampant first half then cantered to a record 49-3 rugby Test win at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Peter de Villiers warned his side to gear up for a fierce England backlash after watching the Springboks struggle to get the better of Scotland.

Breakaway forward Juan Smith underlined the relief and satisfaction of the Springboks following their jittery success against Scotland at Murrayfield.

There was a moment ahead of last week’s Test against Wales when South African rugby supporters held their breath.

Rory Lamont will replace his injured brother Sean on the left-wing in the only change made by Scotland for Saturday’s Murrayfield meeting with SA.

New Zealand are set to return to something closer to a first-choice line-up for next weekend’s clash with Ireland in Dublin.