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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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Springboks dig deep to survive Scotland scare in Loftus classic

The Springboks had to dig incredibly deep to down a very impressive Scotland side 42-28 in an epic, see-sawing Nations Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld.

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Mzwandile Stick, Pieter-Steph du Toit expect tough Scotland challenge

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Pieter-Steph du Toit expect a fierce challenge from Scotland in Saturday's Nations Championship clash in Pretoria.

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Duane Vermeulen backs Bok loose-forward depth

Springbok Mobi-Unit coach Duane Vermeulen believes South Africa’s strength in the loose-forward department is one of the team’s biggest assets.

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Bok flyer Edwill van der Merwe determined to make every chance count

Springbok Edwill van der Merwe has a chance to shine on the wing against Scotland in the Nations Championship at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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