GAVIN RICH: Defeat to New Zealand shows conservative mindset hamstrings England
George Ford’s arrival in replacing Marcus Smith was a signal the hosts were playing to protect their lead
04 November 2024 - 05:00
The Springboks probably learnt more at the weekend about their biggest opponents of their three match November tour of the UK than their more immediate ones.
Their immediate opponents are Scotland, whom they play on Sunday in the opening game of a tour that then goes to the blockbuster showdown with England at Twickenham before finishing off with the final game against Wales in Cardiff. Scotland started off their autumn programme by hosting Fiji in a game played outside the international window...
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