Jones returns to face Boks
Former Stormers centre Huw Jones will start in one of six personnel changes to the Scotland side to face the Boks in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Former Stormers centre Huw Jones will start in one of six personnel changes to the Scotland side to face the Boks in Edinburgh on Saturday.
John Allan believes that South African-born props Allan Dell and WP Nel will have a key role to play for Scotland against the Springboks on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Kicking guru Braam van Straaten says that the Springboks’ wayward tactical kicking is compromising their ability to win territory and control Test matches. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Springbok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot says there are still areas of their set piece that needs tweaking when they face Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.
French referee Romain Poite will take charge of Saturday’s Test between Scotland and South Africa in Edinburgh.
The Springboks will again face the All Blacks in Wellington next year as part of a reduced Rugby Championship schedule.
Hooker Fraser Brown says both Scotland and South Africa will try to push the boundaries of the law when they clash in Edinburgh on Saturday.
A call on the fitness of Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will only be made later in the week.
Pieter-Steph du Toit says he isn’t concerned about playing in different positions in the Bok pack, but has reiterated his preference for flank.
Werner Swanepoel and Norman Jordaan believe that Embrose Papier should be given his first Test start against Scotland in the absence of Faf de Klerk. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.