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.

Stern Vern Cotter made a nation believe again and the stony-faced Kiwi led our nation to one dodgy referee call against Australia away from a World Cup semi final against Argentina eight years ago. Now Gregor Townsend is producing magic from the touchline like he once did during a storied playing career which earned him 82 caps for his country. He believes this Scotland side are ready for world champions South Africa on matchday one.

The man from Galashiels had magic in his fingers now that responsibility has been passed onto Finn Russell and the most creative playmaker in world rugby is aiming to thrive as the star attraction, after fellow superstar Stuart Hogg brought forward his retirement before the tournament.

We are truly in the Pool of Death with many observers ranking South Africa and Ireland the world's best two teams. But Scotland know a win against the Springboks blows the whole tournament wide open.

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Speaking to Genting Casino, former Scotland international Kenny Logan reckons Scotland have every chance of pulling off a victory this afternoon.

He said:

Up until last week I was quite confident! Then against the All Blacks they bought this new off load game. Manie Libbok the fly half is a different player to Pollard who is a kicking ten and with him they are a totally different team.

I think Scotland has a far better back division man for man in terms of skill than South Africa. But up front is where we are going to have to be on our game. We have coped with physical teams