Scotland fall to South Africa in bruising World Cup opener
Scotland suffered a demoralising start to their World Cup campaign as world champions South Africa squeezed the life out of them in Marseille.
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South Africa find second gear to grind life out of Scotland
Scotland suffered a demoralising start to their World Cup campaign as world champions South Africa squeezed the life out of them in Marseille.
South Africa start Rugby World Cup defence with win over Scotland
The Springboks, featuring 14 of the match-day squad of 23 that beat England in the 2019 final, were made to work hard for the win, with just two Manie Libbok penalties to show for their first-half graft, Finn Russell pulling one back for Scotland.
South Africa overwhelm Scots to get World Cup defence up and running
MARSEILLE, France: South Africa got the defence of their title off to an impressive start on Sunday when a second-half surge allowed them to overpower a toothless Scotland 18-3 to move into a strong position in the World Cup's “group of death”.
Scotland vs South Africa LIVE score and try updates from the World Cup blockbuster in Marseille
Followers of our national side have been backing blue in the good times and the bad. From fumbles under Frank Hadden to the anguish with Andy Robinson – belief wavered but hope never died.
Springboks have plan to counter Russell threat
MARSEILLE, France : South Africa would be foolish to focus on only one player, but there is little doubt that Scotland flyhalf Finn Russell presents a clear and present danger when the sides meet in their Rugby World Cup Pool B opener in Marseille on Sunday.
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