INTERNATIONAL TEST Argentina 16 Scotland 24:THE NORTHERN hemisphere found some consolation on an otherwise black weekend for its sides crossing the equator.

Dan Parks, the Scotland outhalf so often reviled in his adopted country, turned in a memorable display to give Andy Robinson’s side a victory in Tucuman over opponents who had beaten them in Edinburgh last autumn.

Sydney-born Parks, bound for Cardiff this summer, landed all of Scotland’s points with six penalties and two drop-goals.

Robinson was delighted after his side came back from 13-6 down to complete their second successive win on Argentinian soil following their 26-14 victory in Buenos Aires two years ago.

They recovered after conceding tries to Gonzalo Tiesi and Juan Manuel Leguizamon and travel to Mar del Plata with the prospect of sharing a series with the Pumas.

The first try came via former Leinster outhalf Felipe Contepomi who split the defence before delivering a perfect pass to Tiesi.

Guardian Service