Scotland deny ‘second string’ selection for South Africa clash
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAssistant coach Jonathan Humphreys insists Scotland are not gambling with their World Cup ambitions, denying that they are putting out a second string against South Africa in Newcastle today.
Scotland need to box clever to floor Springboks
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSmall margins likely to decide crunch match in Newcastle, so Cotter’s men must play to their full potential and stop South Africa’s big runners in their tracks
Grafter Gordon Reid thrust into the limelight
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanWHEN the cameras pan down the line of Scottish players during Flower of Scotland this afternoon, be sure to look closely at Gordon Reid’s face. The man known as “Goon” will be churning...
England told to shoulder weight of World Cup expectation
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanGRAHAM Rowntree insists England will embrace the expectation of their nation when they attempt to save their World Cup by toppling Australia.
Blair Cowan straight into Scots side to face Springboks
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanBLAIR Cowan has gone straight into the Scotland side for Saturday’s pivotal Rugby World Cup match against South Africa in Newcastle.
Strauss and Nel unleashed on Boks
1 decade ago by Rugby 365South African-born forwards Joshua Strauss and Willem Nel will start for Scotland against the Springboks in Newcastle.
Weir replaces Russell for Scotland
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsDuncan Weir starts at fly-half for Scotland against South Africa as Finn Russell misses out through injury.
Springboks mind their language
1 decade ago by Rugby 365South Africa's lineout calls in their Pool B match against Scotland at St James' Park on Saturday will come under scrutiny.
VIDEO: The Hit: Scots' joy, Brown's blues
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe Hit looks back at a good day for Scotland and Ireland as they secure convincing victories at the Rugby World Cup.
Rugby World Cup 2015: Scotland have the invention, the coach, and the pool: now all they need is to believe
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJonathan Liew: Memories of more than a decade of stagnation and stunted ambition are still raw, but Scotland are fast improving
