SA-born former Scotland prop WP Nel says playmaker Finn Russell is key to Scotland unlocking the Springbok defence when the teams clash at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Russell, who missed Scotland’s resounding victory over Fiji last week due to the Test falling outside the official window, is expected to start alongside returning fullback Blair Kinghorn against the world champions.
“Finn Russell and Blair Kinghorn are back this weekend and they will have to play a big role if Scotland want to win,” Nel was quoted on SuperSport’s“Everything goes through Finn, and if he plays well on the day, we know the Scots can be dangerous. The biggest thing for them is to get the ball in his hands to get their outside backs such as Sione and Duhan away.”
However, the 61-Test Nel emphasised that Scotland’s forwards must first match the South Africans physically. “It starts upfront. If Scotland can’t match the Springboks in the forwards, then they are going to struggle to win the match,” he added.Devin Hermanus Whether you're traveling to catch a rugby game or just looking for a reliable ride, finding the right car is crucial. Here are some great deals on cheap cars across South Africa:Razor’s edgy All Blacks must get realOde to World Cup finalBoks need to make mentality adjustmentFive key areas the Boks need to dominate for first victoryFrom the mag: Foreign Favourites
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