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Former Scotland under-20s captain Alex Samuel could make his Glasgow Warriors debut in South Africa during the next fortnight. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Glasgow Warriors list 36 players for South Africa trip

11 October 2022 David Barnes 3

Alex Samuel, Angus Fraser and Sione Vailanu all in frame for debuts …

Rassie Erasmus on 'water boy' duties for South Africa against Scotland on Saturday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Gregor Townsend criticises Rassie Erasmus’ conduct during Murrayfield Test

18 November 2021 David Barnes 57

Scotland head coach says that South Africa’s Director of Rugby attempted a “character assassination” on one of the home team’s players …

Two tries against South Africa and a couple of major records achieved could not lift Stuart Hogg's spirits after painful defeat. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Scotland v South Africa reaction: ‘We shot ourselves in the foot,’ says Stuart Hogg

13 November 2021 David Barnes 10

Home skipper that team have only themselves to blame for home defeat to world champions …

It was a tough day at the office for Matt Fagerson and his Scotland team-mates against South Africa. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Scotland v South Africa: Scotland player ratings

13 November 2021 David Barnes 26

A tough day at the office for the hosts who couldn’t Iive with the world champions’ awesome physicality …

Makazole Mapimpi scored twice for South Africa. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Scotland v South Africa: Boks bully brittle hosts

13 November 2021 David Barnes 25

Two tries from skipper Stuart Hogg not enough to inspire a famous win against world champions …

UPDATED: Scotland v South Africa: Matt Scott returns as one of four changes

11 November 2021 Stuart Bathgate 19

GREGOR Townsend has made four changes to the Scotland team to face the Springboks on Saturday – two in the pack and two in the backs. Rufus McLean returns on the wing in a back …

Elton Jantjies comes in to play stand-off against Scotland on Saturday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Scotland v South Africa: three changes to Springbok side for Murrayfield clash

9 November 2021 David Barnes 1

Franco Mostert and Elton Jantjies will pick up their 50th caps on Saturday, while Frans Steyn will become the longest serving Springbok in history …

Ewan Ashman and Josh Bayliss both enjoyed successful Scotland debuts off the bench against Australia, but there are no guarantees about retaining their places in the match-day squad for this coming Saturday's match against South Africa. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Scotland v South Africa: positive prognosis for George Turner could create selection headache

8 November 2021 David Barnes 8

Rib injury is not as severe as first feared so he could still compete against Ewan Ashman, Stuart McInally and Dave Cherry for the No 2 jersey …

The Lions cam up short in their series-deciding third Test against South Africa. in Cape Town last night. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Springboks v Lions III: Morne Steyn kicks South Africa to series win … again

7 August 2021 David Barnes 17

Finn Russell starred for the tourists in winner-takes-all third Test in Cape Town but couldn’t quite inspire a win for his team …

Pieter-Steph du Toit will miss Saturday's third Test due to a shoulder injury. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Pieter-Steph du Toit and Faf de Klerk miss out on Third Test

3 August 2021 David Barnes 2

SOUTH AFRICA will be without two key players for Saturday’s series decider against the Lions with Pieter-Steph du Toit and Faf de Klerk missing out through injury. Du Toit, who was World Rugby Player of …