Must-watch sporting events this weekend

Great goals, big hits and super tries … SportsClub‘s JUANDRE JOUBERT takes a look at some great sporting events you can’t miss this coming weekend.

Papier’s patience to pay off

Talented youngster Embrose Papier is in line to start his first Test when the Springboks take on Scotland in Edinburgh this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Patchy Boks need to put down marker

The attack, as well as the management of the subs, will be in the spotlight when the Springboks go hunting an 80-minute performance in Edinburgh, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Jones returns to face Springboks

Former Stormers centre Huw Jones will start in one of six personnel changes to the Scotland side to face the Boks in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Springboks targeting set-piece improvement

Springbok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot says there are still areas of their set-piece that needs tweaking when they face Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Papier due for first Bok start

A forecast of fine weather for Edinburgh this Saturday should encourage Bok coach Rassie Erasmus to hand Embrose Papier his first start at scrumhalf, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Back-row dilemma for Erasmus

Rassie Erasmus faces a tough call between managing his top players and fielding a pack that can neutralise Scotland’s breakdown bandits, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Jorginho on target to get Mancini up and running

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho converted a 78th-minute penalty as a stuttering Italy earned a 1-1 Nations League draw at home with Poland.

Wits’ new Scottish striker tipped for success

Bidvest Wits have confirmed the signing of Scottish forward Simon Murray in a deal believed to be worth £150,000 (R2.6-million).

Benni linked with move to Scotland

Cape Town City FC coach Benni McCarthy has been reportedly linked to Scottish club St Mirren.