Overview
- Scotland coach Gregor Townsend said on Tuesday that Finn Russell has completed progressive training and is “definitely over” a calf injury, making him expected to be available for Saturday’s match.
- Tighthead prop Elliot Millar‑Mills suffered a calf injury against Argentina and has returned home, ruling him out of the remaining Nations Championship tour matches.
- Townsend will not call up extra tighthead cover because the squad arrived with four specialist tightheads and Will Hurd, D’arcy Rae and Zander Fagerson are training fully.
- Scotland landed in South Africa and began light training this week as they finalise plans, with the matchday 23 to be announced on Thursday ahead of the Loftus Versfeld test.
- The game is a stern assignment against the world champions, who beat England in Johannesburg, and Russell’s availability restores Scotland’s proven attacking control while selection balance and rotation remain key tour themes.