Kick-offpublished at 41 mins
Scotland 17-10 South Africa
We are back under way in Stellenbosch.
I've got my tea - milk, no sugar, and I also found some chocolate at the back of the fridge. Happy days.
Summary
Opening WXV match for Scots
Kick-offpublished at 41 mins
Postpublished at 16:32 BST 13 October 2023
HT: Scotland 17-10 South Africa
I'm away to make myself a quick cuppa, but I'll be back with you very shortly for the second half.
Don't go anywhere folks.
Postpublished at 16:30 BST 13 October 2023
HT: Scotland 17-10 South Africa
Here's some action shots from that captivating first half in Stellenbosch.
It's been full-blooded, high-intensity rugby - a real advert for the women's game.
Image source, Getty Images
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, South Africa have had the upper hand at the scrum
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Aseza Hele scored South Africa's only try of the first half
Try Scotland 17-10 South Africapublished at 43 mins
Lana Skeldon
Three maul tries now for Scotland - Lana Skeldon goes over for her second of the game!
Helen Nelson's conversion attempt slides wide, but Bryan Easson will be pretty pleased with that first half.
Scotland lead by seven at the break.
Postpublished at 42 mins
Scotland 12-10 South Africa
Another penalty goes Scotland's way, after a very obvious hand swoops in at the bottom of a ruck.
Helen Nelson finds the corner - big chance now...
Postpublished at 40 mins
Scotland 12-10 South Africa
South Africa concede yet another penalty right on the 40-minute mark, this time for offside.
Helen Nelson kicks to touch, and the Scots will get one last chance to take points before the break.
Postpublished at 37 mins
Scotland 12-10 South Africa
Momentum is swinging Scotland's way as we approach half-time.
Libbie Janse van Rensburg takes her eye off a towering kick under pressure from Rhona Lloyd, and South Africa's 10 knocks-on.
This time, Scotland's scrum holds firm, and they have possession inside the Springboks' half.
Converted try Scotland 12-10 South Africapublished at 34 mins
Lana Skeldon
The maul does the trick again for Scotland.
It's hooker Lana Skeldon who crashes over on this occasion, and Helen Nelson puts Scotland back in front with an excellent conversion from out wide.
This has been a great watch so far.
Postpublished at 33 mins
Scotland 5-10 South Africa
Another South African infringement, and we'll have another line-out.
Babalwa Latsha is warned by referee Natarsha Ganley that the next penalty will result in a yellow card.
Postpublished at 32 mins
Scotland 5-10 South Africa
A strong defensive set from the hosts keeps Scotland out, but there was a penalty advantage to fall back on, and Helen Nelson goes to the corner once more...
Postpublished at 31 mins
Scotland 5-10 South Africa
End-to-end stuff in Stellenbosch.
Chloe Rollie claims a high bomb superbly, before Scotland win a penalty at the breakdown.
Helen Nelson goes to the corner again - can they make it count?
Converted try Scotland 5-10 South Africapublished at 28 mins
Aseza Hele
A great line from Aseza Hele, and Scotland's lead didn't last long.
The Springboks number eight bursts through Lisa Thomson's tackle and scores under the posts.
Libbie Janse van Rensburg adds the extras from bang in front.
Postpublished at 27 mins
Scotland 5-3 South Africa
That is electric from Chuma Qawe. A step, a fend, and then a big goose-step takes the Springboks full-back deep into Scottish territory.
Big defensive effort needed here.
Try Scotland 5-3 South Africapublished at 24 mins
Evie Gallagher
Over they go!
Scotland take their time, set up the maul, and then power their way over in the corner, with Evie Gallagher controlling things at the back.
Helen Nelson's conversion attempt is wide, so Scotland's lead is just two.
Postpublished at 23 mins
Scotland 0-3 South Africa
Mairi McDonald shows-and-goes from the back of a ruck, and shows the Springboks defensive line a clean pair of heels.
She is hauled down just short, but South Africa infringe, and Helen Nelson kicks to the corner.
A brilliant break from Scotland's nine, and it sets up a big chance...
Postpublished at 21 mins
Scotland 0-3 South Africa
Great work from Scotland's Sarah Bonar, who gets up highest to force a knock-on from the South African line-out.
However, the Scottish pack is overwhelmed again at scrum-time and concede a penalty.
That will be a big worry for head coach Bryan Easson.
Postpublished at 18 mins
Scotland 0-3 South Africa
A big scrum from the South African pack wins a penalty, and allows Libbie Janse van Rensburg to clear downfield.
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Scotland 0-3 South Africa
Scotland are really looking to throw the ball about and get their rapid outside backs into play.
They make their way into the South African 22, but a promising position slips away when the ball gets trapped in a maul.
The home side will have a scrum.
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Scotland 0-3 South Africa
Scotland are starting to impose themselves on the contest, linking up nicely in attack.
A Lisa Thomson cross-kick is inches away from landing in the arms of Rhona Lloyd, which would have certainly led to the game's first try - not to be though.
Lana Skeldon is having to go off for an HIA, so Elis Martin is on at hooker.
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 10 mins
Scotland 0-3 South Africa
A huge carry from Chloe Rollie gets Scotland on the front foot, but Aseza Hele does superbly to get over the ball and secure a turnover for the hosts.