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Harley races to Scotland's rescue

Flank Rob Harley has joined the Scotland team touring South Africa as two other forwards headed home.

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Boks didn't take Scots lightly

The Springboks did not underestimate Scotland, captain Jean de Villiers said after the hosts got a scare in Nelspruit on Saturday.

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Johnson slams 'ridiculous' call

Scotland coach Scott Johnson spat the dummy after his team had a player yellow carded in their 17-30 loss to South Africa.

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Boks count the cost of win

South Africa paid a dear price for their 30-17 win over a spiteful Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday.

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Player ratings: Shaky

The Springboks wobbled their way to a 30-17 victory over Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday.

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Player ratings: Stepping up

A number of young Scots put their hands up in their 30-17 loss to South Africa in Nelspruit on Saturday evening.

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Boks edge Scottish spoilers

South Africa came from behind to record a hard-earned 30-17 win over a spiteful Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday.

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Solly committed to Kings

Alan Solomons, Southern Kings Director of Rugby, remains committed to the Eastern Cape franchise.

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Battle of Mbombela expected

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers is not underestimating Scotland in the slightest as they prepare to take them on in Nelspruit.

Preview: South Africa v Scotland

In keeping with the modern trend neither side will be a full, first-choice side when South Africa host Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Three 'new' Scots to face Boks

Scotland included three new caps in the team to face South Africa in the second round of a four-nation tournament in Nelspruit on Saturday.

This Bismarck won't be sinking soon

After 10 months watching idly from the sidelines, hooker Bismarck du Plessis is set to be thrust back into the limelight for the Springboks.

Scotland fly in Reid

Glasgow Warriors prop Gordon Reid on Wednesday became the third additional player to join the Scotland squad in South Africa.

Kolisi's determination pays off

After appearing on the fringes of the Springbok team for most of 2012, flank Siya Kolisi's determination will finally pay off on Saturday.

Settled Boks to build up steam

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has kept the changes to his team to a minimum as he wants to give the new combinations a chance to settle.

Boks have their Bismarck back

The return of powerful hooker Bismarck du Plessis is one of five changes to South Africa's matchday 22 doe the Test against Scotland on Saturday.

Schreuder in; wedding bells for Louw

Louis Schreuder has replaced the injured Francois Hougaard in the Springbok squad, whilst Francois Louw has been released ahead of his wedding.

Bok backs to sharpen up

While the Springboks looked sharp on attack against Italy last week, backline coach Ricardo Loubscher believes they were not as clinical as they could have been.