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.
Our sports reporter (and keen rugby player) Ryan Dollard blogs about following the Rugby World Cup both as a journalist and devoted fan.
Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw, who grew up in Jedburgh, is hoping fans from the Scottish Borders will turn out in force for the Rugby World Cup game against South Africa.
It takes place at St James' Park in Newcastle, on Saturday:
Scotland capt Greig Laidlaw says "Hopefully there'll be nobody left in the borders" on Sat. @itvborder @itvrugby http://t.co/LSxhPTf9gl
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.
The assistant coach insists his team are not gambling with their World Cup hopes, by making changes for their match against South Africa.
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.