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Kyle Steyn has warned Scotland they must be ready to match Tonga\u2019s physicality and passion if they are to secure the bonus-point win they require in the Rugby World Cup this weekend.<\/p>\n

The Scots go into their second match at the tournament in Nice on Sunday knowing they have no margin for error remaining after losing their opening game to South Africa.<\/p>\n

Gregor Townsend\u2019s side will be hot favourites to get the result they need, but wing Steyn insisted it would be a mistake to underestimate the patriotic Tongans, who are ranked 15th in the world and looking to bounce back from a 59-16 defeat by Ireland.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will be a physical test, especially at a World Cup,\u201d he said. \u201cTonga has a really passionate culture, they\u2019re big on family and they really play for each other.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe know they\u2019re going to be out to represent their country and their families, and that\u2019s going to bring a lot of physicality. It\u2019s about dealing with that and matching it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Having been idle last weekend, Scotland have had plenty time to reflect and regroup since their demoralising 18-3 defeat by South Africa.<\/p>\n

Glasgow back Steyn views the Tonga match as a big opportunity for the Scots to get their World Cup up and running and restore the sense of optimism that had been building among their supporters prior to the setback against the Springboks.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe pride ourselves on the connection we\u2019ve managed to build with the fans and the people back home,\u201d said the 29-year-old. \u201cWe didn\u2019t give our best showing against South Africa so it\u2019s important we go out there and right some of those wrongs.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery game is must-win for us now. We can\u2019t look too far ahead but this weekend is big because it is the one that gives us the chance to get back on track and get the momentum rolling.\u201d<\/p>\n

Scotland, who have reported no fresh injuries since the South Africa game, are on course to have a full-strength squad available for Sunday\u2019s match, with hooker Ewan Ashman and scrum-half George Horne back in contention after concussion and back-rower Luke Crosbie having overcome a rib problem.<\/p>\n

Horne declared that, after stewing over the Springboks defeat, the players are eager to get back into action as they bid to revive their hopes of qualifying for the quarter-finals.<\/p>\n

\u201cComing off the back of a disappointing loss last week, everyone just wants to get back out there,\u201d said the Glasgow scrum-half. \u201cWe\u2019ve had the week to lick our wounds and everyone\u2019s raring to get back out there and get involved in another World Cup game.\u201d<\/p>\n

Scotland have been staying near Nice and training at Stade Nicois\u2019 rugby ground \u2013 less than two miles from Stade de Nice \u2013 since arriving in France at the start of September.<\/p>\n

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After their opening match took place in Marseille, they are looking forward to playing in their base city for the first time this weekend.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve got our base here in Nice and everyone\u2019s at home now,\u201d said Horne. \u201cThe stadium looks amazing, the atmosphere has been unbelievable in the games that have been played there already so everyone\u2019s buzzing to get out there and play.\u201d<\/p>\n

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