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Townsend accuses Erasmus of ‘sledging’ Scotland player

Gregor Townsend has accused Rassie Erasmus of ‘character assassination’ for instructing Springbok fullback Willie le Roux to target a Scotland player during last weekend’s Test at Murrayfield.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa going over for a try during the 2021 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match between South Africa and Scotland at Murrayfield on November 13, 2021 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Mapimpi on try-scoring heroics: I’m just doing my job

Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi has downplayed his two-try performance in the team’s 15-point win over Scotland in Edinburgh after being applauded by coach Jacques Nienaber.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa takes on Matt Scott of Scotland during the Autumn Nations Series match between Scotland and South Africa at Murrayfield Stadium on November 13, 2021 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Mapimpi brace helps Boks beat Scots

Makazole Mapimpi scored two tries to help the Springboks claim a dominant 30-15 victory over Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Nche: Massive honour to fill Beast’s big shoes

Springbok prop Ox Nche has opened up about succeeding Tendai Mtawarira in the team’s No 1 jersey and the challenge of facing Scotland’s Pieter de Villiers-coached scrum on Saturday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Morgan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591822ac) Wales vs South Africa. South Africa's Herschel Jantjies with Tomos Williams of Wales Autumn Nations Series, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 06 Nov 2021

Herschel: Boks need to take opportunities

Springbok scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies says the team needs to produce a more clinical performance if they hope to claim a win over Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Elton Jantjies of South Africa warming up before the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour first test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 24 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Jantjies, Le Roux back for Boks against Scots

Elton Jantjies and Willie le Roux will both start as three changes have been made to the Springbok team to face Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Bok injuries: Willemse doubtful, Nkosi available against Scotland

Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids has confirmed that Damian Willemse is “doubtful” for Saturday’s Test against Scotland, but Sbu Nkosi is available for selection after joining the squad this past Sunday.

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