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South Africa vs Scotland Prediction & Betting Tips - Rugby World Cup
by Steve Ashfield | in Rugby World Cup Predictions
South Africa begin the defence of the Rugby World Cup with a Pool B match against Scotland. Also in this pool are Ireland (currently ranked the top side in the world), Tonga and Romania. Only the top two go through to the quarter finals where likely opponents are New Zealand or hosts France. Not an easy route therefore for the Springboks as they chase a record breaking fourth Rugby World Cup. They have never a game against Scotland when not having to play the game in the UK. They last lost to Scotland 13 years ago and since then haven't played them at Murrayfield and have racked up seven consecutive wins. Of those victories, all but one have been by at least 15 points. The most recent meeting was in November 2021 when the South Africans won 30-15. They head to France in top form with only one loss (to New Zealand) in their last eight matches. It didn't take them long to get revenge for that defeat and beat the All-Blacks 35-7 in their final warm-up friendly.
Scotland have it all to do in this pool if they want to reach the last eight. A nightmare draw has seen them in with the world champions and the number one ranked team in the world. They should be able to beat Tonga and Romania but they need to win at least one of the games against the sides ranked higher than them. Scotland are ranked fifth in the world and have only lost one of their last five matches. Twice this year they have been beaten by France and also once by Ireland in the Six Nations. They are the outsiders to qualify and it could all come down to their final game against Ireland on October 8. We expect South Africa to win this match and be ahead at both half and full time.
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South Africa vs Scotland Form
South Africa and Scotland's standings in the Rugby World Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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15 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 117 |
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3
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10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 75 |
South Africa and Scotland Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
25 Aug 2023 - Test Matchs
19 Aug 2023 - Test Matchs
5 Aug 2023 - Test Matchs
29 Jul 2023 - The Rugby Championship
15 Jul 2023 - The Rugby Championship
8 Jul 2023 - The Rugby Championship
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
29 Jul 2023 - The Rugby Championship
8 Jul 2023 - The Rugby Championship
16 Jul 2022 - Test Matchs
9 Jul 2022 - Test Matchs
8 Oct 2019 - Rugby World Cup
4 Oct 2019 - Rugby World Cup
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
25 Aug 2023 - Test Matchs
19 Aug 2023 - Test Matchs
5 Aug 2023 - Test Matchs
15 Jul 2023 - The Rugby Championship
26 Nov 2022 - Test Matchs
19 Nov 2022 - Test Matchs
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
26 Aug 2023 - Test Matchs
12 Aug 2023 - Test Matchs
5 Aug 2023 - Test Matchs
29 Jul 2023 - Test Matchs
18 Mar 2023 - Six Nations
12 Mar 2023 - Six Nations
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
26 Aug 2023 - Test Matchs
5 Aug 2023 - Test Matchs
29 Jul 2023 - Test Matchs
18 Mar 2023 - Six Nations
12 Mar 2023 - Six Nations
11 Feb 2023 - Six Nations
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
12 Aug 2023 - Test Matchs
26 Feb 2023 - Six Nations
4 Feb 2023 - Six Nations
19 Mar 2022 - Six Nations
12 Mar 2022 - Six Nations
12 Feb 2022 - Six Nations
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South Africa - Scotland Key Points
- South Africa have won their last seven matches against Scotland.
- South Africa's defeats against Scotland have all taken place at Murrayfield.
- South Africa are ranked three places above Scotland.
- South Africa are the defending world champions.
- Scotland have a poor record against sides ranked higher them.
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Our South Africa vs Scotland Prediction
Prediction :
Half Time: South Africa, Full Time: South Africa
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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