Scotland Names Starting XV for South Africa

Tom Jordan is set to make his first start for Scotland as full-back against South Africa at Murrayfield, following his debut performance against Fiji. He replaces Kyle Rowe, who is injured, while Blair Kinghorn returns from international window restrictions to play on the wing. Finn Russell and Ben White will form the half-back partnership, replacing Ali Price and Adam Hastings, who are omitted from the matchday squad. Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend emphasized the challenge posed by the two-time world champions, who have made significant changes to their lineup, including the return of key players like Eben Etzebeth and the inclusion of Siya Kolisi on the bench. The match is crucial as Scotland aims to improve their record against South Africa, having only won five of their last 29 encounters. The game kicks off at 4:10 PM on November 10, 2024, and will be broadcast live on TNT Sports.