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Rassie Erasmus before Scotland Test

Cohesion was always going to be a problem - Rassie Erasmus

Rassie Erasmus, the most capped Springbok coach, believes there were valuable lessons to take from South Africa’s 42-28 victory over Scotland in their Nations Championship encounter at Loftus Versfeld, saying it is always better to learn while winning than to learn in defeat.

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Rassie Erasmus taking learnings from war of attrition against Scotland

A much-changed Springbok team came through a slugfest with Scotland to eventually win 42-28 in their Nations Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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Loftus to light up for Springbok Test as new technology takes centre stage

Fans attending Saturday's Springbok Test against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld will be the first to experience a major lighting upgrade set to transform the atmosphere inside the iconic stadium.

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Canan Moodie: Loftus will feel like a 'proper South African' Test for Scotland

As the Springboks prepare to host Scotland at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, Canan Moodie has warned the visitors to be prepared for a proper South African welcome.

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Scotland change three as they attempt to summit Mount Springbok at Loftus

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's Nations Championship meeting with the Springboks in Pretoria.

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Bok juggernaut Wilco Louw ready to lock horns with Scots at Fortress Loftus

Springbok prop Wilco Louw is thrilled about running out at Loftus Versfeld once again - this time in the green and gold jersey - ahead of his move to the Stormers.

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