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

South Africa
18-3
Scotland

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.

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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
Scotland
15-30
South Africa
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')
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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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Nov 17, 2013 3pm
Autumn Internationals
Scotland
0-28
South Africa
Alberts, Le Roux, Pietersen, Oosthuizen
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