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Scotland's comeback win makes history

Scotland battled back from 26-15 down in the last minute to beat South Africa in the final of the HSBC London Sevens, to win an historic first-ever Cup title.

Dougie Fife scored a try, his second of the game, after the hooter to give the Scots a 27-26 win over South Africa and cap a day that also included wins over England and the United States.

Scotland started the tournament ranked a lowly 11th but stunned hosts England 17-0 in a one-sided quarter-final, with their tries coming from Damien Hoyland, James Fleming and Mark Robertson.

That set up a clash with the United States, who had belied their underdog status in the last eight by running in six tries in a stunning 42-14 win over New Zealand.

The Twickenham fans were then treated to a dramatic final as Scotland hit back after the hooter had sounded to claim their historic win.

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