ITV Border blog: Rugby World Cup
Our sports reporter (and keen rugby player) Ryan Dollard blogs about following the Rugby World Cup both as a journalist and devoted fan.
Scotland announce team to face Australia
Scotland have announced their team for the Rugby World Cup clash with Australia.
Greig Laidlaw will captain the side, while Stuart Hogg also keeps his place.
But fellow Borderer Ross Ford has been banned for a dangerous tackle against Samoa:
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Scotland 'will struggle with South Africa forwards'
Scotland can all but clinch a quarter finals slot if they beat the Springboks, but they'll have to stop Heyneke Meyer's rampaging forwards.
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Humphreys defends Scotland squad changes
The assistant coach insists his team are not gambling with their World Cup hopes, by making changes for their match against South Africa.
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Rugby World Cup 2015: Travel Guide
Use this guide to help you plan the best way to get to and from St James' Park during the Rugby World Cup matches in Newcastle.