Beefed up Scotland to meet Springboks head on as Vern Cotter goes big | Michael Aylwin

Scotland more than five stone heavier across 10 changes to the side that beat USA with Matt Scott and Richie Vernon piling on the pounds against South AfricaScotland’s team selection against South Africa has met a mixed reaction. Some perceive it as less than full strength, a concession that this game does not need to be won nor that it can be. Then again maybe a mixed reaction is exactly what Vern Cotter is after – not least from the Springboks.Closer examination reveals a trend in nearly all the changes – each represents a significant physical upgrade. Insofar as one can trust official stati…