Rugby World Cup 2015: Pool B profile – Scotland the brave

The Scots have been at every World Cup but have only made the semi-finals once and failed to get out of their group last time

Jonny Gray
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The 'Auld Enemy' England drew the short straw when it came to the pool stages but, for once, Scotland may just have lucked out. Yes, South Africa will start as overwhelming favourites to win Pool B, but Vern Cotter's men will fancy their chances at taking the second qualifying spot in the group with eminently winnable games against Japan, USA and what will probably turn out to be the key fixture when they face Samoa in their final pool game on 10 October.

The Scots have been in every Rugby World Cup that has taken place. It's high time they made an impact.

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