Scotland is yet to show exactly what type of exciting rugby it’s capable of, says first five Dan Parks.

The Scots only just edged past Italy 18-16, courtesy of six Chris Paterson penalty goals, to set up a quarter-final clash with Argentina in Paris.

"We haven't really shown too much at this stage," Parks told reporters.

"I think there have been stages where we've played with enterprise but at the weekend we didn't get much of a chance with the weather."

Its win over the Azzurri was not pretty to watch but it did manage to score a number of tries against Portugal and Romania.

A below strength Scotland side was kept scoreless in its other pool match against the All Blacks.

"As players we would like to have played a bit more rugby," Parks said.

"Against Portugal and Romania we showed glimpses of good play. Against New Zealand, I can't remember having the ball too many times in a good attacking position. It was all defensive in that second half."

Parks has previously experienced test match rugby against Argentina, having played in the last meeting between the two sides, a 23-19 loss at Murrayfield in 2005.

"It was a strange match," Parks recalled. "I was actually quite enjoying it and at the end of it I couldn't believe we'd lost. That's the type of team they are, never say die.

"Against them it's always going to be tight. It will probably be again on Sunday.

"Their game is about possession and territory. Once they get in that position on the field they stay there until they get some sort of points. They're a tough team to play."

If selected for the quarter-final, Parks is likely to come up against one of the most exciting No 10s around in Juan Martin Hernandez.

"He seems to have all the skills," Parks said. "He's very smooth, I find. The way he strikes the ball and plays the game is pretty awesome.