Gregor Townsend insists Scotland Rugby World Cup opener suffered referee hitch as 'inconsistency' baffles coach
Gregor Townsend insisted refereeing inconsistency robbed Scotland of the chance to get off to a World Cup flier against South Africa.
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Springbok reality check leaves Scots still up against it
MARSEILLE, France : Scotland always faced a monumental challenge to get out of a daunting World Cup pool but, having lost to defending champions South Africa on Sunday, nothing has really changed - they will just probably need to beat the world's number one team to avoid an early exit.
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.
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.
Darcy Graham insists Scotland have timed Rugby World Cup form perfectly as Townsend's men come to the boil
Darcy Graham insists Scotland will treat every Rugby World Cup game as though it’s the final.
What channel is South Africa vs Scotland? Live stream, TV channel and kick-off details for World Cup opener
The Rugby World Cup is here and Scotland are set to start their campaign with the daunting task of taking on the Springboks, the competition's defending champions.
Gregor Townsend warns Scotland 'underdogs' are going hell for leather to deliver at Rugby World Cup
Gregor Townsend insists Scotland are ready to throw caution to the wind in a bid get their Rugby World Cup campaign off to a winning start.