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 · Sep 10, 2023
New Zealand the perfect test for Springboks to play Scotland That's according to South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick. The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2023
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) · Sep 9, 2023
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) · Sep 9, 2023
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 · Sep 9, 2023
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 · Sep 9, 2023
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) · Sep 8, 2023
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) · Sep 8, 2023
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) · Sep 8, 2023
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 The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023
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 Week · Sep 7, 2023
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? The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023
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… France 24 · Sep 7, 2023
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 The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023 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 · Sep 2, 2023 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 · Aug 31, 2023 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 · Aug 29, 2023 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 · Aug 29, 2023 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) · Aug 28, 2023 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 · Aug 28, 2023 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.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2023 Townsend hopeful Scotland produce 'something special' at Rugby World Cup Played four, won three, lost one - and that by a mere three points. Scotland have had a relatively successful Summer Series.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2023 Canan Moodie escaped gang violence to become rugby’s rapidly rising star South Africa’s 20-year-old back grew up next to a drug den but a supportive family and street-honed skills have changed his life
The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2023 Jamie Ritchie says perfect performance yet to come ahead of World Cup JAMIE Ritchie acknowledged last night that his Scotland side have fallen some way short of perfection in each of their four World Cup warm-up games,…
The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023 South Africa lay down marker ahead of World Cup defence by thrashing New Zealand The reigning world champions dominated from the first whistle on a chastening night for World Cup favourites New Zealand.