By Andy Burke BBC Scotland Sport 14 Nov From the section Scottish Rugby Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/46210891 Read more about sharing. Autumn Test: Scotland v South AfricaVenue: Murrayfield Date: Saturday, 17 November Kick-off: 17:20 BSTCoverage: Watch live on BBC Television, listen live on Radio Scotland & online; text commentary on BBC Sport website & appBeating South Africa on Saturday would eclipse any Scotland win of the last two years, believes Gregor Townsend.The Scots have beaten Ireland, Wales, England, France and Australia at home since early 2017, and also beaten the Wallabies and Argentina away.But the head coach says the Springboks' recent form, with wins in New Zealand and France, brings a greater challenge."Given what they've done recently, it would probably … [Read more...] about Scotland v South Africa: Beating Springboks would be ‘best win’
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Gregor Townsend reckons South Africa scalp would top Calcutta Cup triumph
Scotland boss Gregor Townsend believes taking South Africa's scalp on Saturday will be a bigger achievement than this year's Calcutta Cup triumph over England. The Dark Blues ended a decade-long wait for victory over the Auld Enemy when they defeated Eddie Jones' side at Murrayfield back in February. It was just the second time England had tasted defeat in Jones' first 26 Tests in charge and for Townsend it was a feat which even edged last summer's shock win over Australia in Sydney. But the head coach says Scotland will have to reach even loftier heights at Murrayfield on Saturday if they are to take down a Springboks side still buzzing from September's win over New Zealand. Asked where a victory this weekend would rank from his 18 months in charge so far, Townsend said: "Given what South Africa have done recently, it would probably be our biggest win in the last couple of years. "Obviously England stands out as such a memorable win. The fact they had won so many games in succession … [Read more...] about Gregor Townsend reckons South Africa scalp would top Calcutta Cup triumph
Gregor Townsend: Scalping South Africa would top Calcutta Cup triumph
Sport by Press Association 14/11/2018, 3:06 pm FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Scotland boss Gregor Townsend believes taking South Africa’s scalp on Saturday will be a bigger achievement than this year’s Calcutta Cup triumph over England. The Dark Blues ended a decade-long wait for victory over the Auld Enemy when they defeated Eddie Jones’ Red Rose at Murrayfield back in February. It was just the second time England had tasted defeat in Jones’ first 26 Tests in charge and for Townsend it was a feat which even edged last summer’s shock win over Australia in Sydney. But the head coach says his men will have to reach even loftier heights at Murrayfield on Saturday if they are to take down a Springboks side still buzzing from September’s win over New Zealand. Asked where a victory this weekend would rank from his 18 months in charge so far, Townsend said: “Given what South Africa … [Read more...] about Gregor Townsend: Scalping South Africa would top Calcutta Cup triumph
Scotland v South Africa: Six changes for Springboks Test
0 Have your say Gregor Townsend has made six changes to his Scotland team for the Autumn Test against South Africa. Townsend’s side trounced Fiji in an eight-try demolition job last weekend, but the head coach has already admitted his team will have to step up their performance if they are to halt the Springboks’ physical threat.London Irish prop Gordon Reid comes in at loosehead, vice captain Stuart McInally starts at hooker, while locks Jonny Gray and Ben Toolis return alongside back-rower Hamish Watson.• READ MORE - Scotland hooker Fraser Brown happy to get more try-scoring chances• READ MORE - Scotland v South Africa: ‘We’ll both try and cheat and whoever comes out on top wins’ admits Fraser BrownSam Skinner, named man of the match against the Fijians have made his Test debut at lock, is switched to the blind-side flank position.The return of Glasgow Warriors centre Huw Jones is the only change to the back … [Read more...] about Scotland v South Africa: Six changes for Springboks Test
Scotland v South Africa: Gregor Townsend makes six changes
14 Nov From the section Scottish Rugby Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/46208947 Read more about sharing. Autumn Test: Scotland v South AfricaVenue: Murrayfield Date: Saturday, 17 November Kick-off: 17:20 BSTCoverage: Watch live on BBC Television, listen live on Radio Scotland & online; text commentary on BBC Sport website & appScotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made six changes to his side for Saturday's Murrayfield Test with South Africa.Huw Jones returns at centre despite being criticised in the wake of the Test against Wales earlier this month.Gordon Reid starts as loose-head, while hooker Stuart McInally, locks Jonny Gray and Ben Toolis and back row Hamish Watson also start.Sam Skinner moves to flanker, where he finished the win over Fiji.Tight-head prop Willem Nel, back row … [Read more...] about Scotland v South Africa: Gregor Townsend makes six changes