SCOTLAND have lost 18 out of 20 Tests against South Africa in the last 30 years, including the last seven. The two exceptions both came at Murrayfield - in 2002, when they won 21-6, and 2010, when the Scots edged a tight game 21-17.
Chris Paterson, Scotland’s leading Test points scorer, was involved in both. He pinpoints three areas where Gregor Townsend’s side will need to excel if they are to upset the defending champions.
Physicality Number one is having that same level as South Africa - in the contact, at the breakdown, in the tackle, but also in possession. If you ...