So how to judge the strangest game of the campaign (so far)? So much to worry about around kick-offs, defensive patterns and the breakdown. But ultimately the side came through and won the game, achieving the most basic goal we had for this RWC – make it to the quarter finals.
Category: RWC 2015
Need to Know: Scotland v Samoa match preview
With the advantage of what will be effectively a home fixture and facing a Samoan side who have failed to fire and are already out of the tournament, surely even Scotland can’t find a way to mess this up? There is some serious talent in the Samoa line-up though and the men in dark blue cannot afford to be at all complacent if they want to achieve their goal of making the RWC quarter-finals.
The Verdict: Scotland player ratings v South Africa
A chastening experience for the men in blue as the momentum built over the opening 2 games was halted by some fairly poor tactics and execution allied to intense Springbok physicality.
Need to Know: Scotland v South Africa match preview
With 2 wins and 10 tries under their belts, Scotland move ever closer to home to take on the might of the Springboks.
Need to Know: Scotland v USA match preview
After starting out with a solid victory, Scotland’s RWC campaign moves ‘Oop North’ to Leeds for an encounter with our American cousins.
Need to Know: Scotland v Japan match preview
Rugby World Cup debuts galore as Scotland’s tournament finally gets underway. After the group opened with a Double B (that’s a Bucking Belter) in Brighton will we have a Grand Guignol in Gloucester?
On Top Of The Moon 