Papier due for first Bok start
Embrose Papier in Bok training

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. (more…)

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Back-row dilemma for Erasmus
Pieter-Steph du Toit

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. (more…)

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Wits’ new Scottish striker tipped for success
New Bidvest Wits signing Simon Murray.

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).

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Scotland climb above Boks in latest rankings
Huw Jones heads to the tryline

Scotland climb above Boks in latest rankings

Scotland have replaced the Springboks in fifth position in the World Rugby rankings following their 25-13 win over England. (more…)

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Wales smash Scotland
Leight Halfpenny streaks away

Wales smash Scotland

Leigh Halfpenny scored 24 points as Wales recorded a 34-7 bonus-point win over Scotland at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)

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Preview: Six Nations (Round 1)
Captains Dylan Hartley and Sergio Parisse

Preview: Six Nations (Round 1)

England will begin their campaign for a third successive Six Nations title with what should be a comfortable win over Italy on Sunday, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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