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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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England
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Romania
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Ukraine
 
5pm
Group Stage
Belgium
vs.
Slovakia
 
8pm
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Austria
vs.
France
Tuesday, June 18
 
5pm
Group Stage
Turkey
vs.
Georgia
 
8pm
Group Stage
Portugal
vs.
Czech Republic
Wednesday, June 19
 
2pm
Group Stage
Croatia
vs.
Albania
 
5pm
Group Stage
Germany
vs.
Hungary
 
8pm
Group Stage
Scotland
vs.
Switzerland
Thursday, June 20
 
2pm
Group Stage
Slovenia
vs.
Serbia
 
5pm
Group Stage
Denmark
vs.
England
 
8pm
Group Stage
Spain
vs.
Italy
Friday, June 21
 
2pm
Group Stage
Slovakia
vs.
Ukraine
 
5pm
Group Stage
Poland
vs.
Austria
 
8pm
Group Stage
Netherlands
vs.
France
Saturday, June 22
 
2pm
Group Stage
Georgia
vs.
Czech Republic
 
5pm
Group Stage
Turkey
vs.
Portugal
 
8pm
Group Stage
Belgium
vs.
Romania
Sunday, June 23
 
8pm
Group Stage
Scotland
vs.
Hungary
 
8pm
Group Stage
Switzerland
vs.
Germany
Monday, June 24
 
8pm
Group Stage
Albania
vs.
Spain
 
8pm
Group Stage
Croatia
vs.
Italy
Tuesday, June 25
 
5pm
Group Stage
France
vs.
Poland
 
5pm
Group Stage
Netherlands
vs.
Austria
 
8pm
Group Stage
Denmark
vs.
Serbia
 
8pm
Group Stage
England
vs.
Slovenia
Wednesday, June 26
 
5pm
Group Stage
Slovakia
vs.
Romania
 
5pm
Group Stage
Ukraine
vs.
Belgium
 
8pm
Group Stage
Czech Republic
vs.
Turkey
 
8pm
Group Stage
Georgia
vs.
Portugal
Saturday, June 29
 
5pm
Round of 16
2nd Group A
vs.
2nd Group B
 
8pm
Round of 16
1st Group A
vs.
2nd Group C
Sunday, June 30
 
5pm
Round of 16
1st Group C
vs.
3rd Group D/E/F
 
8pm
Round of 16
1st Group B
vs.
3rd Group A/D/E/F
Monday, July 1
 
5pm
Round of 16
2nd Group D
vs.
2nd Group E
 
8pm
Round of 16
1st Group F
vs.
3rd Group A/B/C
Tuesday, July 2
 
5pm
Round of 16
1st Group E
vs.
3rd Group A/B/C/D
 
8pm
Round of 16
1st Group D
vs.
2nd Group F
Friday, July 5
 
5pm
Quarter-Finals
Winner Match 39
vs.
Winner Match 37
 
8pm
Quarter-Finals
Winner Match 41
vs.
Winner Match 42
Saturday, July 6
 
5pm
Quarter-Finals
Winner Match 40
vs.
Winner Match 38
 
8pm
Quarter-Finals
Winner Match 43
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Winner Match 44
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