GALLERY | Springboks clinical in 'blue' as World Cup defence kicks off in style
The Springboks started their Rugby World Cup defence with a clinical victory over Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.
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Gregor Townsend left ‘really disappointed’ by Scotland’s defeat to South Africa
Gregor Townsend lamented Scotland’s inability to lay a glove on South Africa after a deflating 18-3 defeat in their World Cup opener in Marseille.
'It's nuts' - Gary Lineker has Scott McTominay suspicion at Manchester United
Gary Lineker believes it is 'nuts' to see Scott McTominay be so prolific for Scotland yet fail to get many minutes at Manchester United, and suspects his lack of game time will see suitors come in for him in future transfer windows.
South Africa performance not a true reflection of Scotland - Finn Russell
Frustrated Finn Russell hopes a two-week break between matches will allow Scotland to regroup and get Sunday's demoralising World Cup opener against South Africa out of their system.
Captain Kolisi! Boks melt SA hearts in epic Marseille victory lap
The Springboks paid tribute to their fans after beating Scotland 18-3 in a Rugby World Cup Pool B clash at the Stade de Marseille on Sunday.
Ireland have no plans to rest skipper Johnny Sexton - defence coach Simon Easterby
Ireland intend to give veteran captain Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage during the Rugby World Cup.
'Twindemic' fears as coronavirus and flu vaccines rolled out and new Covid variant detected
Covid and flu vaccines are being rolled out across England from today - Monday - starting with people in care homes and those who are housebound. The Covid-19 and flu vaccination programme is starting earlier than planned after a new variant of coronavirus was detected in the UK.
Springboks face tense wait to hear extent of Etzebeth injury following 'slippery' win
On an evening where pretty much everything else went according to plan, the Springboks face an anxious wait on the extent of Eben Etzebeth's shoulder injury.