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South Africa began the defence of their World Cup crown with a clinical 18-3 victory over Scotland at the Vélodrome in Marseille.

Scotland resist for 40 minutes but eventually succumb to Springboks power game as the defending champions get their defence up and running.

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

The mouth-watering Pool B showdown takes place at Marseille’s Stade Velodrome on Sunday.

The Springboks face the Scots in Marseille on Sunday in a mouthwatering and high-stakes start to both sides’ Pool B campaigns.

The flanker was the inspirational leader who drove the Springboks’ success in Japan four years ago.

Damian Willemse will start at full-back for the Springboks but will share creative duties with fly-half Manie Libbok in Marseille.

Springboks prioritise points to win the prize; Johnny Sexton feels the heat with Ireland; and debutants Chile bank on their band of brothers

After previously losing three Rugby World Cup finals, can France finally end the jinx by lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time? Or can South Africa successfully defend the trophy they lifted in Japan in 2019? These questions will be answered over the next seven weeks when France…