South Africa vs Scotland in Nations Championship round 2

South Africa and Scotland will face off in a crucial second-round Nations Championship match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The Springboks, the reigning back-to-back world champions, enter the contest following a commanding 45-21 victory over England in Johannesburg last weekend. Scotland also started their campaign with a win, securing a high-scoring 47-38 triumph over Argentina in Cordoba.

The match presents a significant historical challenge for the visiting Scots, who are seeking their first-ever Test victory on South African soil. South Africa holds a dominant historical record in the fixture, having won 25 of the previous 30 meetings, including all seven prior Tests played in South Africa. Scotland's last victory over the Springboks came in 2010 at Murrayfield. This is Scotland's first visit to the country since 2014.

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to his starting lineup for the match, which marks his 55th Test in charge, making him the South African head coach with the most Tests. With regular captain Siya Kolisi sidelined by injury, flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit will captain the side for the second consecutive...