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Scotland vs Tonga: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

Scotland battle Tonga this afternoon on their return to Rugby World Cup competition after a two-week breather.

Evening Standard

Gregor Townsend knows only wins will do for Scotland

The Scots have little room for manoeuvre as they seek to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

The Independent UK

Scotland make four changes for crucial Tonga clash

Head coach Gregor Townsend has made four changes in total to his starting line-up for the must-win encounter in Nice

The Independent UK

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Sam Skinner confident Scotland can bounce back off the ropes against Tonga

Sam Skinner admits that Scotland were left reeling by South Africa’s ferocious breakdown work and electrifying defensive line-speed in their World…

The National (Scotland)

Tonga clash the most important match of Townsend's Scotland career - Martin Hannan

Scotland must win against their Pool B opponents for a host of different reasons.

The National (Scotland)

Stuart McInally vows to 'do it for Dave' after Scotland World Cup SOS call

Stuart McInally has promised to ‘do it for Dave’ after answering a World Cup SOS call from Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend following the…

The National (Scotland)

Stuart McInally reveals recent ‘whirlwind of emotions’ after Scotland call-up

The 33-year-old hooker was officially added to Gregor Townsend’s 33-man squad this week.

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Franco Smith not flattered by Scotland speculation

He is not thinking about anything beyond the upcoming season with Glasgow Warriors.

The National (Scotland)

Townsend expresses dismay at decision not to cite South African centre Jesse Kriel

The challenge on Scotland No 8 Jack Dempsey in the opening minute of Sunday’s World Cup clash in Marseilles has come under scrutiny.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend explains Dave Cherry's hotel concussion injury

Cherry could theoretically have been available for Scotland’s next game against Tonga on Sunday week.

The National (Scotland)

Gregor Townsend sympathetic after concussion ruins Dave Cherry’s World Cup dream

Cherry had played his first World Cup match as a second-half replacement for George Turner in the 18-3 defeat by world champions South Africa.

The Independent UK

Ben White says Scotland will learn from South Africa loss and become better team

Scotland were beaten 18-3 by the world champions in their opening World Cup match.

The Independent UK

Ben White interview: How Rugby World Cup has proved perfect tonic after London Irish crisis

Exclusive: Scotland scrum-half opens up on ‘whirlwind’ period on and off the pitch

Evening Standard

'Not accurate enough' - Townsend pinpoints reason for Scotland defeat to Springboks

The last time Scotland were restricted to just a solitary successful penalty in a Test match was in the opening game of the last World Cup, when…

The National (Scotland)

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Rugby World Cup: Gregor Townsend bemoans refereeing ‘inconsistencies’ after Scotland bested by Boks

Scotland felt Jesse Kriel should have been punished for a head-to-head hit on Jack Dempsey during Sunday’s bruising Pool B encounter in Marseille

The National (Scotland)

Gregor Townsend frustrated by refereeing 'inconsistencies'

Springboks centre Jesse Kriel made head-on-head contact with Jack Dempsey in an attempted tackle in the first half.

The National (Scotland)

Gregor Townsend frustrated by referee 'inconsistency' against South Africa

Townsend provided his reaction after Scotland lost 18-3 to South Africa in their opening Rugby World Cup.

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend left ‘really disappointed’ by Scotland’s defeat to South Africa

It was the first time since losing to Ireland at the 2019 World Cup that the Scots had scored as few as three points.

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The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend frustrated by inconsistency after Jesse Kriel tackle goes unpunished in South Africa win

The Scotland head coach felt Kriel’s early head-on-head collision with Jack Dempsey merited punishment

The Independent UK

Finn Russell left bruised and beaten as Springboks blunt Scottish blade

South Africa 18-3 Scotland: The bruising Springboks delivered a World Cup setback to Gregor Townsend’s side

The National (Scotland)

New Zealand the perfect test for Springboks to play Scotland

That's according to South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick.

The National (Scotland)

Jesse Kriel discounts Scotland element of surprise notion

Gregor Townsend’s decision to unite the partnership of Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones at international level proved to be a resounding success.

The Guardian - UK

Bullish Scotland ready to overcome Rugby World Cup’s group of death

Gregor Townsend’s side have been tagged as underdogs but will not be intimidated by South Africa in opener

The National (Scotland)

Scotland go with predictable starting XV vs South Africa

The ‘Toony Tombola’ appears to have rolled to a standstill, for now.

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend hopes ‘cohesion’ can guide Scotland to victory over South Africa

Townsend named a starting line-up on Friday with key duo Darcy Graham and Zander Fagerson returning from injury and suspension respectively.

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