Saffa duo has point to prove for Scotland
John Allan believes that South African-born props Allan Dell and WP Nel will have a key role to play for Scotland against the Springboks on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Boks targeting set-piece improvement
Springbok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot says there are still areas of their set piece that needs tweaking when they face Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Du Toit: I’m just enjoying my rugby
Pieter-Steph du Toit says he isn’t concerned about playing in different positions in the Bok pack, but has reiterated his preference for flank.
Papier due for first Bok start
A forecast of fine weather for Edinburgh this Saturday should encourage Bok coach Rassie Erasmus to hand Embrose Papier his first start at scrumhalf, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Back-row dilemma for Erasmus
Rassie Erasmus faces a tough call between managing his top players and fielding a pack that can neutralise Scotland’s breakdown bandits, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Scotland vs Boks: Predict score and win!
Correctly predict the score of the clash between Scotland and the Springboks at Murrayfield on Saturday and you could win tickets to the Cape Town Sevens in December.
Scotland ready for ‘confrontational’ Boks
Scotland assistant coach Matt Taylor says they know what to expect and how to prepare for Saturday’s Test against the Springboks in Edinburgh.
No Faf for Boks but Eben back
Faf de Klerk will not be available for Saturday’s clash against Scotland after returning to the Sale Sharks.
Rassie: Scotland’s Saffas are our friends
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says he is happy that South African-born duo Allan Dell and WP Nel have worked their way into the Scotland Test team.
Thomson out, Graham in for Scotland
Flank Gary Graham has been added to the Scotland squad as an injury replacement for Blade Thomson.
