Hogg bracing for Bok barrage
Scotland captain Stuart Hogg will face the Springboks for the third time this season when the teams take to Murrayfield on Saturday and the fullback has warned his teammates what to expect.
Scotland captain Stuart Hogg will face the Springboks for the third time this season when the teams take to Murrayfield on Saturday and the fullback has warned his teammates what to expect.
Coach Gregor Townsend says in-form Scotland face their “biggest” challenge following landmark wins against France, England and Australia.
Coach Gregor Townsend previews the clash against the Springboks at Murrayfield and highlights the need for Scotland to stop South Africa’s power game.
Gregor Townsend has selected Duhan van der Merwe, Pierre Schoeman and Oli Kebble are in the Scotland match-day squad for the Test against the Springboks at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Scotland playmaker Finn Russell has tried to keep the Springboks guessing as he hinted at taking a more pragmatic approach in Saturday’s Test in Edinburgh.
Mark Keohane checks in with The Money Man to preview South Africa’s trip to Murrayfield and predicts the Boks will have to beat Scotland, and referee Angus Gardner.
Jacques Nienaber says the changes to the Springbok team to face Scotland have been made with an emphasis on experience and breaking down one of the best defensive teams in the north. Dylan Jack reports.
As the Springboks prepare to take on Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday, take a look at what happened the last time these two teams met.
Finn Russell kicked a late penalty as Scotland held on to edge Australia in Edinburgh on Sunday.
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has retained Pierre Schoeman for the clash against Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday.