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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 National (Scotland)

South Africa crush Scotland to launch defence of World Cup crown

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

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South Africa 18-3 Scotland: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

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

The Guardian - UK

Is South Africa vs Scotland on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup

Everything you need to know ahead of the Rugby World Cup fixture

The Independent UK

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 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)

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Scotland defence coach Steve Tandy insists Springboks challenge unchanged

If you don’t meet the physical challenge head-on, then you will be steamrollered by a nation where the value of brute power is hard-wired into the…

The National (Scotland)

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 Guardian - UK

Scotland prepare to do battle with Springboks amid heatwave – 5 talking points

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

The Independent UK

South Africa vs Scotland branded pool stage 'play-off'

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

The National (Scotland)

South Africa have plan for Scotland 'magician' Finn Russell

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

The National (Scotland)

Jacques Nienaber in South Africa starting XV Scotland admission

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

The National (Scotland)

Rugby World Cup 2023: what to look out for on the opening weekend

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

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Rugby World Cup 2023: fixtures, winner predictions and odds

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…

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: Guardian writers’ predictions

South Africa will be aiming to defend their title, France will fancy their chances on home soil and can Fiji upset the established order?

France 24

Rugby World Cup 2023: Who are the favourites?

The Rugby World Cup kicks off in France on Friday with pundits pointing to a wide-open contest between four teams that are a cut above the rest. A skewed draw has placed all four sides – France, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa – in the same half of the…

The Independent UK

Evolved South Africa side bid to retain Rugby World Cup – but one factor might prevent them

The Springboks are ready to defend their World Cup crown

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The Guardian - UK

Rassie Erasmus: ‘Winning the World Cup is nice – but the most beautiful thing is what we have created’

South Africa’s director of rugby tells Donald McRae that transforming the sport in his country was a greater achievement than World Cup success

The Guardian - UK

After bashing by the Springboks, will the real All Blacks turn up in France?

Just as New Zealand had bounced back to be considered Rugby World Cup pretenders, the flaws and angst have returned

The Guardian - UK

How birthright rule is giving teams the X-factor for Rugby World Cup

Tonga and Samoa head to France with squads enhanced by players capped elsewhere but eligibility changes may have drawbacks

The Independent UK

South Africa accused of ‘abusing the bench’ in record All Blacks win

Jacques Nienaber used seven forwards off the bench in the Springboks’ win over New Zealand at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup needs crucial dose of beauty to contrast with big beasts

Serious strength and physicality will be fundamental for success but rolling mauls will not win over neutrals

The National (Scotland)

Kyle Steyn on Scotland challenge to face South Africa

His touchdown at Murrayfield on Saturday took his own tally to nine from just 13 appearances.

The Independent UK

Scotland’s Grant Gilchrist: South Africa are world champions for a reason

Gilchrist insists two crushing wins for the Springboks have not caused any heightened trepidation within the dressing room.

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