South Africa’s wing Jesse Kriel (C) is tackled by Scotland’s full-back Stuart Hogg (L) and Scotland’s wing Duhan van der Merwe during the Autumn International friendly rugby union match between Scotland and South Africa at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on November 13, 2021. Image: ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP
Springboks vs Scotland preview: Kick-off time, squads, head-to-head
Everything you need to know ahead of the Springboks Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland from the Orange Vélodrome in Marseille.
South Africa’s wing Jesse Kriel (C) is tackled by Scotland’s full-back Stuart Hogg (L) and Scotland’s wing Duhan van der Merwe during the Autumn International friendly rugby union match between Scotland and South Africa at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on November 13, 2021. Image: ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP
Springboks vs Scotland preview: South Africa have faced their northern rivals 28 times ahead of their Rugby World Cup meeting on Sunday.
What time does Springboks vs Scotland kick-off
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The Pool B clash Springboks vs Scotland kicks off at 17:45 on Sunday 10 September 2023.
It will be the third time that the Springboks have faced Scotland at the Rugby World Cup.
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The match will take place at the Orange Velodrome in Marseille where the Springboks beat Fiji in the 2007 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
The first of those meetings came in 1999 at Murrayfield with the Springboks running in six tries in a 46-29 win that was one of the most entertaining pool matches at the tournament.
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In 2015 the Springboks secured a vital victory over Scotland to assume top spot in their pool despite a shock loss to Japan in their opener.
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Squads
Springboks Rugby World Cup squad 2023
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 (c), Kwagga Smith, Marco van Staden, Duane Vermeulen, Jasper Wiese, Deon Fourie, Franco Mostert.
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.
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Scotland Rugby World Cup squad 2023
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 (c), Pierre Schoeman, Javan Sebastian, Sam Skinner, Rory Sutherland, George Turner, Hamish Watson.
Backs: Darcy Graham, Blair Kinghorn, Chris Harris, Ben Healy, George Horne, Huw Jones, Ali Price, Cameron Redpath, Finn Russell, Ollie Smith, Kyle Steyn, Sione Tuipulotu, Duhan van der Merwe, Ben White.
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Springboks vs Scotland head-to-head
| Details | Played | Won by Scotland | Won by South Africa | Drawn | Scotland points | South Africa points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Scotland | 20 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 197 | 483 |
| In South Africa | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 108 | 225 |
| Neutral venue | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 34 |
| Overall | 28 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 321 | 742 |
