Rate the Ref: Christophe Ridley
Rate the performance of English referee Christophe Ridley in South Africa’s victory over Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.
LIVE: Scotland vs South Africa
Follow the live action as the Springboks clash with Scotland in Edinburgh. #AutumnNationsSeries #RSAvSCO
‘Pain-free’ Kitshoff gives injury update
Steven Kitshoff has provided insight on his rehabilitation from a neck injury that has sidelined the two-time World Cup winner for the Springboks and DHL Stormers.
‘Even Pieter-Steph can go to the wing’
Bok and DHL Stormers forwards Evan Roos and Deon Fourie praised Rassie Erasmus’ decision to go with a 7-1 bench for Sunday’s clash against Scotland at Murrayfield.
Collision Course: Springboks vs Scotland
From Makazole Mapimpi’s brace to big carries from the Bone Collector and Siya Kolisi’s debut, relive the best moments of the Springboks’ current eight-win streak against Scotland.
Polly wants to fly with skilful Boks
Flyhalf Handre Pollard believes the Springboks’ growth lies in expanding their attacking game, an area he’s excited to develop under the guidance of Kiwi coach Tony Brown.
Rassie, the innovative tormentor
Rugby has never had a coach like Rassie Erasmus, who has developed two destructive Springbok packs and is prepared to select both of them in a match-day 23, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Scotland not cowed by Bok ‘Nuke Squad’
Sione Tuipulotu says Scotland must arrive at Murrayfield with a mindset to win – and to resist the psychological pressure that often accompanies a clash with the Springboks’ powerful forward-laden bench.
Boks switched on for Murrayfield ‘hustle’
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said the Springboks aim to win Sunday’s clash in Edinburgh inside the first 20 minutes, or risk being punished by a ‘X factor’ Scotland side.
Eben’s warning: Scotland no pushovers
Eben Etzebeth says the Springboks will be on high alert when they face Scotland in their Outgoing Tour opener at Murrayfield on Sunday.
