South Africa vs Scotland: See Rugby World Cup match’s kick-off date, time, team updates, how to watch on TV, live stream and more
Rugby World Cup campaign begins with a clash against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday. The Springboks, reigning champions, are keen to make their mark in a challenging Pool B that also features Ireland, Romania, and Tonga. The top two teams from the group will advance to the quarter-finals.
In their final warm-up match, South Africa impressed by defeating New Zealand 35-7 at Twickenham, building on a previous victory over Wales. Meanwhile, Scotland secured a win against a weakened French squad but faced a narrow loss to a stronger French line-up, displaying potential for the World Cup.
South Africa vs Scotland: Date, Time and Venue
Date: Sunday, September 10, 2023
Kick-off Time: 4.45 pm BST
Venue: Stade Velodrome in Marseille
South Africa vs Scotland: Where to Watch?
TV Channel (UK): ITV1, with coverage starting at 3.55 pm
Live Stream: Available on the ITVX website and app
South Africa vs Scotland: Team News
South Africa's Siya Kolisi is back as captain after recovering from a knee injury. He underwent surgery in April and returned successfully against Wales last month. However, Handre Pollard (calf) and Lukhanyo Am (knee) are unavailable for the tournament.
Scotland's Ben White has recovered from an ankle injury sustained in a warm-up match against France, allowing him to play against Georgia. Stuart McInally, Murphy Walker, Josh Bayliss, and Jamie Dobie were excluded from Scotland's initial 37-man training squad.
South Africa vs Scotland: Head-to-Head History
Scotland last defeated South Africa in 2010, with only one victory in their last 15 encounters.
Scotland's wins: 5
South Africa's wins: 23
Draws: 0
FAQs
When is the South Africa vs. Scotland Rugby World Cup match, and where can I watch it?
The match is on Sunday,
