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

South Africa's 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, September 10, 2023, at 4.45 pm BST. It will be broadcast live on the UK's free-to-air channel ITV1, starting at 3.55pm. You can also stream it for free on the ITVX website and app.

What is the recent head-to-head history between Scotland and South Africa in rugby?
Scotland last defeated South Africa in 2010 and has won only one of their last 15 meetings. South Africa has secured 23 victories, with no draws in their matchups.