South Africa holds off Scotland in Nations Championship thriller
ESPN Rugby • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 6:22 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
South Africa defeated Scotland 42-28 in a Nations Championship match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 11. Scotland registered four tries, including scores from Matt Fagerson and Kyle Rowe, but could not secure their first win on South African soil. South Africa's strength in depth was evident after making ten changes from their previous match against England. Scotland leveled the game at the half but struggled to capitalize on opportunities, particularly during a critical ten-minute stretch while South Africa was down a player. The match featured six tries from the home side, showcasing their ability to score at key moments.
- •South Africa scored six tries to Scotland's four in a competitive match.
- •Match played at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.
- •Scotland's tries came from Fagerson, Rowe, Bayliss, and White.
- •South Africa's tries included scores from Papier, Roos, and Kriel.
- •Scotland is still seeking their first-ever win in South Africa.
- 7:02 PMESPN Rugby — Scotland fall short as South Africa hold on for wi...
- 6:02 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland fall short in 10-try thriller with South Africa
"Scotland produced another big performance against top-tier opposition but their wait for a first-ever win in South Africa continues after they went down 42-28 to the double world champions in a thrilling Nations Championship showdown in Pretoria.
"Scotland run in four tries at Loftus Versfeld Stadium but fall to a pulsating 42-28 Nations Championship defeat against a much-changed South Africa.
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External links- ESPN RugbyJul 11, 2026, 7:02 PMScotland fall short as South Africa hold on for wi...
Scotland produced another big performance against top-tier opposition but their wait for a first-ever win in South Africa continues after they went down 42-28 to the double world champions in a thrilling Nations Championship showdown in Pretoria.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 6:02 PMScotland fall short in 10-try thriller with South Africa
Scotland run in four tries at Loftus Versfeld Stadium but fall to a pulsating 42-28 Nations Championship defeat against a much-changed South Africa.
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