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Paul Myers

South Africa crush Scotland to launch defence of World Cup crown

Kurt-Lee Arendse scored South Africa's second try during their18-3 victory over Scotland. The South Africans are attempting to win the World Cup for a record fourth time. AP - Daniel Cole

South Africa began the defence of their World Cup crown with a clinical 18-3 victory over Scotland at the Vélodrome in Marseille.

Hannie Libbok kicked two penalties and Finn Russell responded with one on the stroke of half-time in an attritional first-half where flair was at a minimum.

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