England fight for World Cup survival
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comChris Robshaw, entered an early day of World Cup reckoning on Saturday needing to beat Australia to avoid becoming the first hosts to fail to reach the knockout rounds.
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.
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 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
Lacklustre All Blacks down Georgia
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comReigning champions New Zealand were far from their brilliant best but overcame an inspired Georgia 43-10 in Cardiff on Friday to become the first team to qualify for the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals.
Rampant Lions demolish WP
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe Xerox Golden Lions continued their seemingly unstoppable juggernaut run in the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division with a nine-try demolition of DHL Western Province in Johannesburg on Friday.
South Africa vs Scotland: Scots' sound and fury awaits Boks but lack of experience makes it an uphill struggle
1 decade ago by The TelegraphScotland have reasons to be hopeful against South Africa at St James' Park on Saturday but enforced changes have weakened their hand
Visser ready for physical Springboks
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland flyer Tim Visser is ready for a physical clash against the Springboks this weekend.The two Pool B sides will fight it out to try finish the weekend on top of their group, with Scotland currently...
‘Boks must go back to basics’
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaIf the Boks are going to be a threat at the World Cup, then they will must go back to basics, says Duane Vermeulen.
Beefed up Scotland to meet Springboks head on as Vern Cotter goes big | Michael Aylwin
1 decade ago by The GuardianScotland more than five stone heavier across 10 changes to the side that beat USA with Matt Scott and Richie Vernon piling on the pounds against South AfricaScotland’s team selection against South Africa...
