Scotland braced for game of their lives against Samoa


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 08 Oct 2015

Rugby Union - South Africa v Scotland - IRB Rugby World Cup 2015 Pool B - St James' Park, Newcastle, England - 3/10/15 Scotland players at the end of the match Action Images via Reuters / Lee Smith Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - Scotland's players are prepared for the biggest game of their careers when they face Samoa in Pool B of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday needing victory to reach the quarter-finals.

Vern Cotter's side overwhelmed Japan and the United States in their opening two games before being given a reality check in a 34-16 defeat against South Africa and know they will have to be at their best to beat dangerous opponents with nothing to lose in Newcastle.

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