The Springboks have been suggested that they may underestimate Scotland at their peril when the 2 sides conflict in an attractive Rugby World Cup encounter in Marseille on Sunday afternoon.
An epic battle is anticipated to play out between the Springboks – ranked second on the planet – and the fifth-ranked Scotland, with each groups determined to win the conflict with difficult matches in opposition to World No 1, Ireland, Tonga and Romania nonetheless to come back within the pool levels.
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The results of this heavyweight conflict will go a good distance in figuring out who the ultimate Pool B standings form up. But whereas the Springboks are slight favourites to beat the courageous Scots, former Ireland Test star Alan Quinlan believes Scotland may cause an upset in opposition to South Africa.
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Speaking to BoyleSports about Rugby World Cup odds, Quinlan cautioned the Springboks in opposition to the menace Scotland pose to their World Cup title defence.
“They [Scotland] are no mugs, they can be so dangerous when they get their tails up,” Quinlan mentioned. “I’ve been saying for a while now that everybody is talking about the Springboks and Ireland in the pool, but I can guarantee Andy Farrell is very mindful of what Scotland can do and will bring.”
“And Tonga have several ex All Blacks back. It is a really tough group you cannot in any way underestimate Scotland. If their forwards can get parity they have serious threats in their back line.”
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CHECK OUT THE SOUTH AFRICA’S FIXTURES BELOW:
Sunday, 10 September – Springboks v Scotland (Stade Velodrome, Marseille). Kick-off time: 17:45
Sunday, 17 September – South Africa v Romania (Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux). Kick-off time: 15:00
Saturday, 23 September – Springboks v Ireland (Stade de France, Paris). Kick-off time: 21:00
Sunday, 1 October – South Africa v Tonga (Stade Velodrome, Marseille). Kick-off time: 21:00
Weekend of 14/15 October – Quarter-finals
Weekend of 21/22 October – Semi-finals
Saturday, 28 October – Final
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You may also take a look at all of the World Cup fixtures and kick-off instances here, with South Africa and France notably in the identical time zone.
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