Why did Scotland loss to Springboks feel inevitable?
South Africa second row Eben Etzebeth said the 17-point win over Scotland flattered his side. So why did their win feel so inevitable?
World champ Springboks earn scrappy win over Scotland
Wing Makazole Mapimpi has scored a brace of tries as error-strewn South Africa defeated Scotland 32-15 in their Murrayfield Test with the help of forward power in a scrappy win.
Rugby-Townsend proud of Scotland effort in Springbok defeat
Scotland put in one of their best performances in years to match world champions South Africa for 70 minutes, said coach Gregor Townsend, who hailed his side’s fight and determination while he also rued some decisions against his side at Murrayfield.
Scotland lose intense scrap with dogged Springboks
World champions South Africa grind out a gutsy win over spirited Scotland at Murrayfield in the Autumn Nations Series
Clinical Springboks hold out Scotland at Murrayfield
Scotland closed to within four points of the Springboks during a third-quarter purple patch but rushes of blood and the visitors’ scramble defense prevented the try that the home side desperately wanted and needed.
How can Scotland beat the Springboks?
Just how do you beat South Africa? For a long time now, teams have tried to come up with the answer to that question, and for a long time now, teams have largely failed to do so. Scotland couldn't find a winning formula in Marseille at the World Cup last year,
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Rankings shake up confirmed as Springboks go top
A busy weekend of international rugby brought multiple changes to the top 10 in the rankings, with the Springboks returning to the summit.
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Four-try Springboks start UK tour on winning note with solid victory over plucky Scotland
The Springboks started their UK tour on a positive note with a solid 32-15 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield in Edinburgh ...
England rule out injured Feyi-Waboso from Springboks clash
England has ruled out injured winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso from the rugby clash with world champion South Africa at Twickenham ...
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Springboks: End of his Bok career?
This Springboks fan-favourites playing days are numbered. Ultimately, he has probably represented the Boks for the last time.
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Springboks are enjoying a purple patch – long may it last
Overseas end of year international rugby tours are never easy. The four-time World Cup winning Springboks found that out ...
Springboks ready to pummel Scotland with two packs to be fresher for England
Signals coming from the South Africa camp this week seem to be baiting Scotland to give the Rugby World Cup champion a tough ...
Scotland vs South Africa LIVE rugby: Latest score and updates as hosts battle hard against Springboks
A very good afternoon and welcome to The Independent ’s LIVE coverage of Scotland vs South Africa as this action-packed ...
Rassie Erasmus warns Springboks to beware ‘desperate’ England
South Africa returned to the top of rugby's world rankings with at 32-15 win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Nov 10. Read ...
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My England XV to face the Springboks – drop Lawrence and start Randall
Back-to-back defeats plus injuries to Tom Curry and Emmanuel Feyi-Waboso mean Steve Borthwick will be forced to ring the ...
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Scotland vs South Africa LIVE rugby: Springboks begin Autumn Nations Series at Murrayfield
We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. Rassie Erasmus’s ...
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Springboks vs England: A quick history lesson
The Springboks and their arch-rivals England have enjoyed a rich history when it comes to Tests over the years - dating back as far as 1906.