Fly-half Finn Russell is fit to start for Scotland against South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday, replacing Tom Jordan. Scotland, making their first visit since 2014, face the world champions who have made 10 changes.
Fly-half Finn Russell will miss Scotland's opening Nations Championship match against Argentina due to a calf injury. Head coach Gregor Townsend confirmed Russell could feature against South Africa, while Jonny Gray returns. Tom Jordan starts at 10.
Finn Russell will miss Scotland's opening Nations Championship match against Argentina due to a calf injury. Head coach Gregor Townsend confirmed Russell could return for the South Africa game on July 11. Tom Jordan starts at fly-half, with Fergus Burke on the bench.
Bordeaux (Union Bordeaux Bègles) defeated Bath 38-26 in a thrilling Champions Cup semi-final at The Recreation Ground in Bath. The French side scored five tries to secure victory despite a competitive display from Bath, who led 12-7 at one point. Bath's Beno Obano admitted his side didn't take their opportunities, while Bordeaux prop Ben Tameifuna praised his team's season and home advantage.
Bath face Bordeaux Bègles in the Champions Cup semi-final at Stade Atlantique with kick-off delayed 10 minutes to 3:10pm BST due to undisclosed reasons. The reigning European champions Bordeaux emerged from a superb quarter-final victory over Toulouse, while Bath edged past Northampton 43-41 in a thriller. Both sides boast impressive squads with world-class players including Finn Russell, Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Alfie Barbeary, with the benches likely to decide this pulsating affair.
Alfie Barbeary, the 25-year-old Bath No 8, is the surprise fifth nominee for the Champions Cup player of the year award. The uncapped Englishman, famous for his exuberant trophy celebrations in budgie smugglers, has overcome injury problems and a reputation for partying to become a key figure for Bath ahead of Sunday's final against Bordeaux Bègles. Known for his upright carrying technique and unusual matchday diet of only toast, Barbeary is set to join Saracens this summer but first aims to help Bath win silverware.
