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Scotland rallies late but falls to Springboks in Pretoria

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 6:22 PM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Scotland rallies late but falls to Springboks in Pretoria

Summary

Scotland faced South Africa in a Nations Championship match in Pretoria, where they conceded a total of 42 points. Despite a strong performance and a late comeback attempt, the Scots were unable to secure their first win on South African soil. The match highlighted Scotland's continued struggles against top-tier teams. The next challenge for Scotland will be addressing their defensive weaknesses as they prepare for upcoming fixtures.

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By the Numbers

•Scotland scored 28 points against South Africa's 42 in Pretoria.
•The match featured a strong performance from both sides.
•Scotland continues to seek their first win in South Africa.
•The Nations Championship match showcased Scotland's resilience.
•Scotland will need to improve defense for future matches.

What they're saying

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Scotland produced another big performance against top-tier opposition but their wait for a first win in South Africa continues after they went down 42-28 in a thrilling Nations Championship showdown in Pretoria.
— Sky Sports

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