FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 19 - The Untold Story

Gregor Townsend sympathetic after concussion ruins Dave Cherry’s World Cup dream

Cherry had played his first World Cup match as a second-half replacement for George Turner in the 18-3 defeat by world champions South Africa.

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

Finn Russell certain Scotland can hit back from opening loss to South Africa

It was Gregor Townsend’s side’s lowest-scoring outing since their first game of the 2019 World Cup.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

A heroic but predictable ending as Scotland fall to South Africa’s size

Rough and tumble World Cup clash suited Eben Etzebeth and company, with Scotland sucked into playing opponent’s game

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023

Scotland boss Townsend calls for players to rise to South Africa challenge

Scotland boss Grigor Townsend urged his players to embrace the occasion when they step out at the Vélodrome in Marseille on Sunday evening to take on reigning champions South Africa in their opening game at the rugby union World Cup.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 10, 2023

New Zealand the perfect test for Springboks to play Scotland

That's according to South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick.   

The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2023

Bullish Scotland ready to overcome Rugby World Cup’s group of death

Gregor Townsend’s side have been tagged as underdogs but will not be intimidated by South Africa in opener

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023

South Africa have plan for Scotland 'magician' Finn Russell

Damian Willemse will start at full-back for the Springboks but will share creative duties with fly-half Manie Libbok in Marseille.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: what to look out for on the opening weekend

Springboks prioritise points to win the prize; Johnny Sexton feels the heat with Ireland; and debutants Chile bank on their band of brothers

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: Guardian writers’ predictions

South Africa will be aiming to defend their title, France will fancy their chances on home soil and can Fiji upset the established order?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023

Scotland’s Tuipulotu aims to turn on the style with Russell at World Cup

Sione Tuipulotu hopes a mutual love for fashion can fuel his on-pitch partnership with Finn Russell at the Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023