Springboks start season with impressive win

Springbok Danie Rossouw tries to evade the tackle of Scott Murray of Scotland. Getty Images

South Africa ran in four tries to one in a 36-16 defeat of Scotland in Durban this morning.

The Springboks, who scraped home against a World 15 in an unofficial Test last weekend, were much improved and made light work of a Scotland team that had defeated England and France during the Six Nations.

The home side led 18-6 at the interval.

The victory ensured the Boks maintained their unbeaten home record against Scotland, while under coach Jake White they are unbeaten on home soil for the last two years.