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Follow Mail Sport’s live blog for all the latest as South Africa face Scotland in their opening game of the Rugby World Cup.

Scotland have had time to prepare for South Africa setup

Ahead of this game, South Africa took the bold step of naming their team two days early.

Star scrum-half Faf de Klerk will win his 50th Test cap, with the talismanic Siya Kolisi captaining the side from the back row.

South Africa’s Ox Nche: Salads don’t win scrums

South Africa prop Ox Nche has revealed his unorthodox plan as he looks to guide his side to glory

Fans ready for intriguing clash

Fans from both nations have been seen enjoying themselves ahead of the game in France.

Scotland fans outside the stadium ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match at the Stade de Marseille, France. Picture date: Sunday September 10, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story RUGBYU World Cup Scotland. Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.
South Africa fans outside the stadium ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match at the Stade de Marseille, France. Picture date: Sunday September 10, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story RUGBYU World Cup Scotland. Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Welcome

Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of the Rugby World Cup clash between Scotland and South Africa. Stay tuned for all the latest updates from the game at Stade Velodrome.

Scotland have had time to prepare for South Africa setup

Ahead of this game, South Africa took the bold step of naming their team two days early.

Star scrum-half Faf de Klerk will win his 50th Test cap, with the talismanic Siya Kolisi captaining the side from the back row.

South Africa’s Ox Nche: Salads don’t win scrums

South Africa prop Ox Nche has revealed his unorthodox plan as he looks to guide his side to glory

Fans ready for intriguing clash

Fans from both nations have been seen enjoying themselves ahead of the game in France.

Scotland fans outside the stadium ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match at the Stade de Marseille, France. Picture date: Sunday September 10, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story RUGBYU World Cup Scotland. Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.
South Africa fans outside the stadium ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match at the Stade de Marseille, France. Picture date: Sunday September 10, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story RUGBYU World Cup Scotland. Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Welcome

Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of the Rugby World Cup clash between Scotland and South Africa. Stay tuned for all the latest updates from the game at Stade Velodrome.



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