Woodward: Boks, All Blacks won’t make RWC semis
Sir Clive Woodward says northern hemisphere teams are ready to dominant Test rugby and believes the 2023 World Cup semi-final lineup will be made up of just Six Nations sides.
Townsend accuses Erasmus of ‘sledging’ Scotland player
Gregor Townsend has accused Rassie Erasmus of ‘character assassination’ for instructing Springbok fullback Willie le Roux to target a Scotland player under the high ball during last weekend’s Test at Murrayfield.
Highlights: Finn flops as Boks top Scotland
Makazole Mapimpi struck twice at Murrayfield on Saturday as the Springboks came back to spoil Scotland’s hopes of a Finn Russell revolution.
RECAP: Scotland vs Springboks
Follow the live action as the Springboks take on Scotland at Murrayfield.
Stick backs Jantjies to flourish
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has thrown his support behind Elton Jantjies, who have earned a rare start at flyhalf for the Boks in Edinburgh.
Hogg bracing for Bok barrage
Scotland captain Stuart Hogg will face the Springboks for the third time this season when the teams take to Murrayfield on Saturday and the fullback has warned his teammates what to expect.
Townsend: Scotland face ‘biggest test’ against Boks
Coach Gregor Townsend says in-form Scotland face their “biggest” challenge following landmark wins against France, England and Australia.
Townsend: ‘It’s up to us to rise up to Bok challenge’
Coach Gregor Townsend previews the clash against the Springboks at Murrayfield and highlights the need for Scotland to stop South Africa’s power game.
Three Saffas in Scotland side to front Boks
Gregor Townsend has selected Duhan van der Merwe, Pierre Schoeman and Oli Kebble are in the Scotland match-day squad for the Test against the Springboks at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Russell: I might kick a lot against Boks
Scotland playmaker Finn Russell has tried to keep the Springboks guessing as he hinted at taking a more pragmatic approach in Saturday’s Test in Edinburgh.
