Fearless Scotland embracing daunting Springboks World Cup opener
Reigning champions Springboks are one of many favourites to go all the way in which in France they usually warmed up for the World Cup by beating New Zealand 35-7 at Twickenham final month. Horne insists his gamers are relishing the problem.
“They’re obviously a very physical side,” he stated. “And having put nearly 50 points on New Zealand in their last game, they’re going to be coming in full of confidence.
“It’s not even so much about matching that, it’s about taking it to them as well, really showing them we’re here and we’re not afraid of that challenge.
Tough test: Finn Russell and Scotland face a daunting World Cup opener against South Africa
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“When you go up against the best, it gets you going. These are the games you live for and a World Cup opener against the reigning champions, it doesn’t get any bigger or better than that.”
Scotland have been resulting from identify their group at present, after South Africa had revealed their line-up on Wednesday. It is a transfer the Springboks have accomplished of their previous and Horne believes it could possibly be a bonus for the Scots.
“It gives our players a chance to get their mindset ready,” he stated. “They have announced their team really early for the last couple of months and we thought that might be the case.”