Sione Tuipulotu believes Scotland have “evolved into the team they wanted to become” but the captain has learned from experience not to make any bold claims about their chances of turning over double world champions South Africa in the Nations Championship on Saturday.
The 29-year-old is relishing the chance to lead the Scots out for their first away game against the Springboks in 12 years at a time when they are in good form and have risen back up to fifth in the world rankings.
