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Rugby World Cup | Group Stage
Sep 10, 2023 at 4.45pm UK
 

18-3

Du Toit (47'), Arendse (50')
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The Match

Match Report

Holders South Africa score two tries in three second-half minutes to beat Scotland 18-3 and begin their World Cup title defence in winning style.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between South Africa and Scotland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

How you voted: South Africa vs Scotland

South Africa
83.3%
Draw
2.1%
Scotland
14.6%
48
Head to Head
Nov 13, 2021 1pm
International Rugby Union
Hogg (35', 58')
Mapimpi (29', 43')
Nov 17, 2018 5.20pm
Autumn Internationals
Scotland
20-26
South Africa
Horne (19'), Watson (34')
Kriel (6'), Pollard (21')
Oct 3, 2015 4.45pm
Group Stage
South Africa
34-16
Scotland
Burger (13'), Pietersen (38'), Habana (74')
Seymour (49')
Jun 28, 2014 4pm
International Rugby Union
South Africa
55-6
Scotland
Coetzee (4'), Le Roux (11'), Mvovo (17', 62'), Pietersen (57'), De Jager (66', 79')
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