Scotland faced world champions South Africa at Murrayfield, ultimately losing 32-15, but coach Gregor Townsend praised the team's performance, deeming it one of their best in recent years. Despite being down to 14 men due to Scott Cummings' red card, Scotland rallied and closed the gap to just four points in the second half, capitalizing on a yellow card for South Africa's Makazole Mapimpi. However, the Scots could not convert their chances into tries, relying solely on five penalties from Finn Russell. Townsend highlighted that skill execution and a few unfavorable decisions hindered their progress, despite showing mental strength and physicality throughout the match. Captain Sione Tuipulotu expressed pride in the team's effort and acknowledged the missed opportunity against a top-tier opponent. Looking ahead, the team aims to improve their execution as they prepare for their next match against Portugal.