Scotland leave it late to claim first Sevens Series title

22 May 2016 06:53

A last-gasp try from Dougie Fife earned Scotland their first ever HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title as they defeated South Africa 27-26 at Twickenham.

The Scots had never been to a seven series final before and found themselves 26-15 down in the closing stages before two late tries, both scored by Fife and the second coming after time had expired, delivered a historic success for Calum McRae's team.

They set up a showdown with the Proteas earlier in the day in similar fashion as another pair of late scores from Fife in the semi-finals saw off the United States, who won at Twickenham 12 months earlier.

"It's an unbelievable feeling," Fife told Sky Sports Three afterwards.

"This team have come a long way, we truly believe we can beat anyone on our day and today we showed that. I think we surprised a few people."

Source: PA