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Ex SA Rugby magHeyneke Meyer believes that Bakkies Botha, and other players, did enough in the Springboks' win against Scotland on Sunday to warrant further Test opportunities, reports JON CARDINELLI in Edinburgh. 
 Meyer declared himself largely satisfied with the Boks' 28-0 win, but while he feels there are a few aspects of the game that require attention, most notably their inconsistency at the breakdown, he is happy that South Africa have collected another win and that several fringe players have made this opportunity count. 
Botha was certainly one of those players (So another journalsit agreewith Moz - thats tw oand counting). Meyer recently brought Botha back into the Test squad and made it clear that the 34-year-old would be on trial in this one-off Test against Scotland. Following the final whistle at Murrayfield, Meyer said that Botha had passed the test. 'It was a calculated risk to bring him back, and I've seen enough to convince me [that he still belongs at this level],' said Meyer. 'I really believe he can play a role in this squad, going forward. It's about building a strong squad, and I really believe this is the strongest squad I've ever worked with.' 
 Meyer explained that it had always been the plan to give several fringe players a chance against Scotland. While he was pleased with the performances of men like Botha, he had already made up his mind regarding team selection for the next game against France. Tendai Mtawarira, Bismarck du Plessis and Eben Etzebeth should all return to bolster the Bok pack in Paris next Saturday. In the backline, Morné Steyn is expected to resume the flyhalf duties. 
 Pat Lambie started at No 10 against Scotland, and Meyer felt that his contribution was encouraging in difficult conditions. 'It's important that he has come through,' said the Bok coach. 'Pat showed a big improvement [on his previous performance against Wales]. We will need several flyhalf options going forward, and I'm pleased with what Pat has done.' 
 Meyer added that the pair returning from lengthy sojourns in Japanese club rugby, JP Pietersen and Jaque Fourie, have made a massive difference in the past two weeks. The World Cup-winners have settled into the team structures and should continue to strengthen the Bok backline in the next few days, and in the build-up to the 2015 World Cup. '
We still have a long way to go, but I'm happy with what I've seen,' said Meyer. 'The World Cup will be played in these conditions, and I'll take four tries [scored] and zero points [conceded]. 'This team continues to grow, and they showed a great belief tonight in those final moments. To defend like they did, it was something I enjoyed seeing. They refused to give any points away.' It wasn't a perfect performance, however, and Meyer again reiterated the importance of sharpening up in several areas before the final clash of the season against France. A win in Paris would not only see the Boks ending a 16-year-drought on French soil, but also completing the season with a 10 from 12 record. 'That would be a dream [finish], to end the season with a record of more than 80%,' said Meyer. 'It would also mark two undefeated away tours [to the northern hemisphere]. But we know we have a lot of work to do next week, and that it won't be easy against France.'
What is MEYERS LOSING REC ORD NOW OAKS?

 Well two journalists and Dr Moz think he did well so I will watch how he played with an open mind. But it deo s make me wonder if you are on the right track.

 It was Scotland!!!!! A team that he struggled to beat in June and nearly became a bok embarrassment. With the size of our forwards we should have hammered them. Especially in those conditions. 7 points in the last 40 min is simply not good enough.

 I hear we did well in the lineouts in the beginin g but the rain etc effected matters latter on. Perhaps the wind moved the ball around a lot.

 We started battling in the line-outs when Bismarck replaced Strauss.