Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend praised his team for sticking to their principles after the Scots fought back to thrash Fiji 54-17.

The hosts were left trailing after a quickfire double by the Pacific Islanders early in the contest.

But a ruthless showing saw Scotland eventually blow away the visitors, with Tommy Seymour running in three of eight tries.

Townsend felt the Scots' patience in the first half paid dividends after the break when Seymour and co ran riot.

Asked what pleased him most from his side's showing, he said: "Working out where the defence was under the most pressure and hammering home that advantage.

"At times, that was through the maul, at times, through forward carries.

"We played well in the first half even though we were trailing, we dominated possession and got into areas where we could score.

"The two tries were really breakaway ties but it was pleasing we kept on going.

"We believe in our fitness, we believe in the game that we play.

"If we get it right we'll put teams under pressure and that was the case today."

Scotland take on South Africa next weekend as they look to continue a formidable run of form at Murrayfield, having one ten from 11 in the capital.

Townsend warned the Scots face a monumental test next time out, though, against one of the world's best teams.

He added: "To get eight tries and have the players feel that atmosphere was behind them is a huge boost going into next week.

"But the players are very aware that next week is a huge step up.

"South Africa you could argue are in the best two or three teams in the world given their recent form.

"They've beaten New Zealand once and could have done it a second time.

"They have a huge pack, one which caused England a lot of problems last week.

"We believe they are playing a level of rugby that is rival to the best teams in the world right now."