SCOTLAND will be determined to get their Rugby World Cup journey off to the perfect start – but they couldn’t have asked for a tougher test in the form of South Africa.
The Scots go into this opening match with the wind in their sails after recently thrashing Georgia 33-6 at Murrayfield.
However, there will be pressure on Gregor Townsend to guide his men to the knock-out stages at a bare minimum following their 2019 Pool A exit.
Furthermore, Scottish fans are desperate to see glory having never seen their nation achieve Rugby World Cup success.
But they’ll have a huge hurdle to overcome in their first match against the Springboks who know what it takes to go all the way.
When is South Africa vs Scotland?
- South Africa’s Rugby World Cup Pool B against Scotland will take place on Sunday, September 10.
- It is scheduled to get underway at 4:45pm BST.
- Stade Velodrome, Marseille is the arena for this fixture and it can host approximately 67,000 fans.
- The Springboks have won the last seven consecutive encounters against Scotland.
What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
- South Africa vs Scotland will be broadcast LIVE on ITV 1 in the UK.
- Fans can also stream the entire action live via the ITV X app on any tablet or mobile device.
- Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute action of this Rugby World Cup opener through our live blog.
Can I watch it for FREE?
Yes!
Fans can watch South Africa vs Scotland for FREE as long as you hold a valid TV license in the UK.
Team news
South Africa forwards: – Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Frans Malherbe, Ox Nche, Trevor Nyakane, Bongi Mbonambi, Malcolm Marx, Eben Etzebeth, Jean Kleyn, Marvin Orie, RG Snyman, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi (captain), Kwagga Smith, Marco van Staden, Duane Vermeulen, Jasper Wiese; Deon Fourie, Franco Mostert.
South Africa backs: Faf de Klerk, Jaden Hendrikse, Cobus Reinach, Grant Williams, Manie Libbok, Damian Willemse, Damian de Allende, Andre Esterhuizen, Jesse Kriel, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Cheslin Kolbe, Willie le Roux, Makazole Mapimpi, Canan Moodie.
Scotland forwards: Ewan Ashman, Jamie Bhatti, Dave Cherry, Luke Crosbie, Scott Cummings, Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey, Matt Fagerson, Zander Fagerson, Grant Gilchrist, Richie Gray, WP Nel, Jamie Ritchie (captain), Pierre Schoeman, Javan Sebastian, Sam Skinner, Rory Sutherland, George Turner, Hamish Watson.
Scotland backs: Darcy Graham, Chris Harris, Ben Healy, George Horne, Huw Jones, Blair Kinghorn, Ali Price, Cameron Redpath, Finn Russell, Ollie Smith, Kyle Steyn, Sione Tuipulotu, Duhan van der Merwe, Ben White.
Latest odds
- South Africa to win 1/6
- Tie 33/1
- Scotland to win 4/1
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes are correct at time of publication
