Scotland have begun their Autumn Internationals in style with a 41-31 mauling of Argentina at Murrayfield this evening.
Although they ended the night in imperious fashion, the game began disastrously for the hosts as Javier Ortega Desio put Argentina ahead with a second-minute try.
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However, Richie Gray hit straight back for Scotland after selling a sumptuous dummy to Manuel Montero.
Although Nicolas Sanchez then kicked Argentina back in front, Richie's brother Jonny Gray scored a try for himself before Sean Maitland dived over the tryline just three minutes later after an incisive Scotland move to give them a sizeable lead.
Stuart Hogg made it 29-10 to the hosts six minutes into the second half as a carnival atmosphere descended inside the stadium.
With 15 minutes remaining, Argentina thought they had made the scoreline a little more respectable when Tomas Lavanini bundled over the line, but the video referee denied them the score.
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Nonetheless, they did earn their second try of the evening with eight minutes remaining when they were awarded a penalty try, but Scotland then went immediately up the other end and crossed for their fifth try through Tommy Seymour.
Despite a couple of late consolation tries from Tomas Cubelli, Scotland will be ecstatic with an entertaining win to kick off their Autumn Internationals.
Kristian Johnson
