Mapimpi double downs Scotland

Makazole Mapimpi scored another brace at Murrayfield as the Springboks saw off a fired-up Scotland in a scrappy encounter on Sunday.

Watch: Suaalii soars in senior debut

Joseph Suaalii shone in a man-of-the-match performance in his first senior game of rugby union as the Wallabies stunned England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Collision Course: Springboks vs Scotland

From Makazole Mapimpi’s brace to big carries from the Bone Collector and Siya Kolisi’s debut, relive the best moments of the Springboks’ current eight-win streak against Scotland.

Scotland not cowed by Bok ‘Nuke Squad’

Sione Tuipulotu says Scotland must arrive at Murrayfield with a mindset to win – and to resist the psychological pressure that often accompanies a clash with the Springboks’ powerful forward-laden bench.

Bulls reignite push for Bok centre

The Vodacom Bulls are optimistic about completing a deal aimed at securing the return to Loftus Versfeld of a fan-favourite Springbok centre.

Wallabies elated with ‘aerial freak’ Suaalii

Joe Schmidt hailed Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii as an “aerial freak” after the cross-code capture marked his first Test by starring in the Wallabies’ thrilling win over England at Twickenham.

Argentina put Italy to the sword

Argentina notched up a ninth successive victory over Italy with a convincing win in Udine on Saturday to kick off their November international campaign.

Dupont delights in Japan stroll

Olympic sevens gold medallist Antoine Dupont set up two tries as France eased past Japan in Paris on Saturday.

Eben’s warning: Scotland no pushovers

Eben Etzebeth says the Springboks will be on high alert when they face Scotland in their Outgoing Tour opener at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Rassie keeps one eye on England

Rassie Erasmus has explained his decision to recall the famed ‘Nuclear Squad’ after naming seven forwards on the Springbok bench to face Scotland on Sunday.