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Scotland bounced back from defeat by England to secure the consolation of a plate triumph in the Emirates Airline Edinburgh 7s.

A second-half collapse against England saw the hosts exit the cup competition but victories over South Africa and Argentina ensured a happy ending for the home fans at Murrayfield.

England lost to Samoa in the semi-finals with the result securing the IRB World Series for the south Pacific nation, who then celebrated by winning the cup trophy in convincing fashion, beating Australia 41-14.

Scotland moved on to the plate semi-final and found themselves 14-0 down against South Africa, but Mark Robertson touched down following his own chip and then set up Mike Adamson before Ben Cairns finished off a flowing move to wrap up a 19-14 victory.

The Scots secured silverware with a 19-0 victory over Argentina thanks to tries from Andrew Turnbull, Ben Cairns & former Steeler Colin Shaw.