South Africa vs Scotland - Preview
1 decade ago by Len KaplanHaving weathered the potential Samoa storm, the Springboks face the less physical but impressively canny Scotland. The Boks are without captain Jean de Villiers and vice-captain Victor Matfield and carry...
Boks to be the talk of the town?
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaHeyneke Meyer predicts a win over Scotland will announce the Boks as firm contenders for the Rugby World Cup.
Scots not on Vermeulen's mind
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Duane Vermeulen has not paid much attention to Scotland's team selection ahead of their World Cup clash in Newcastle.
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.
South Africa’s forwards hold key in game of numbers
1 decade ago by The TimesThe No 27 must have loomed large in the minds of Scotland’s coaches as they prepared their players for today’s...
Coping with physical confrontation is key to hopes of victory
1 decade ago by The TimesWe know the Springboks are beatable, Japan showed us that, but they are still a formidable opponent. Scotland must get...
Scotland know what to expect as they play the numbers game
1 decade ago by The TimesThe number 27 must have loomed large in the minds of Scotland’s coaches as they prepared for today’s pool B...
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...
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...
