Scotland trails South Africa by seven points in Pretoria thriller
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 2:03 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Scotland faces South Africa in a gripping rugby Test match in Pretoria on July 12. After trailing 14-0 and 35-14, Scotland scores four tries, including a remarkable effort from Ben White, narrowing the score to 35-28. Despite a strong finish, errors and penalties hinder Scotland's comeback attempt. The match reflects Scotland's exciting play yet persistent struggles with defensive lapses.
- •Scotland scores four tries, trailing South Africa 35-28 late in the match.
- •Ben White's try showcases impressive team coordination.
- •Scottish penalties lead to South African scoring opportunities.
- •Scotland had more territory and carries but struggled defensively.
- 2:03 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland's great entertainers scintillating and sloppy in South Africa
- 2:03 PMBBC Sport — Scotland's great entertainers were scintillating and sloppy
"Once more, Scotland's fantastic ability to score epic tries is not enough as the chance for a first away win over South Africa slips through their fingers, writes Tom English.
"Once more, Scotland's fantastic ability to score epic tries is not enough as the chance for a first away win over South Africa slips through their fingers, writes Tom English.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 2:03 PMScotland's great entertainers scintillating and sloppy in South Africa
Once more, Scotland's fantastic ability to score epic tries is not enough as the chance for a first away win over South Africa slips through their fingers, writes Tom English.
- BBC SportJul 12, 2026, 2:03 PMScotland's great entertainers were scintillating and sloppy
Once more, Scotland's fantastic ability to score epic tries is not enough as the chance for a first away win over South Africa slips through their fingers, writes Tom English.
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