Duhan van der Merwe Becomes Scotland's Top Try Scorer

Duhan van der Merwe made history by becoming Scotland's all-time leading try scorer with his 28th try during a 31-19 victory over Uruguay in Montevideo. The winger's achievement came in the 26th minute, surpassing Stuart Hogg's previous record, while Scotland initially led 19-0 after tries from Ewan Ashman and Luke Crosbie. However, Uruguay mounted a strong comeback, leveling the game at 19-19 with three consecutive tries, showcasing their resilience despite missing key players. Scotland regained control with late tries from substitutes Patrick Harrison and Pierre Schoeman to secure the win. Head coach Gregor Townsend praised van der Merwe's accomplishment and noted the importance of the team's response under pressure. This victory capped off Scotland's successful Americas tour, where they also defeated Canada, the United States, and Chile.