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Scotland vs South Africa Predictions & Tips - Boks can see off Scots
The upcoming rugby match between Scotland and South Africa promises to be a thrilling encounter. Scotland, in fine form with recent wins and a strong home track record, faces a South Africa team riding high on their Rugby Championship and World Cup successes. Despite internal challenges and strategic selections by Rassie Erasmus, including a 7-1 bench split, the Springboks are favored to come out on top, given their unbeaten streak against Scotland. The match's key pivot is how well Scotland can contain South Africa’s tight-five.
- South Africa has an 8-match winning streak against Scotland.
- Scotland showed great form in Six Nations and recent tours.
- South Africa are current world and Rugby Championship winners.
Expired
South Africa to come out on top (Getty Images)
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Scotland have a very good side as they showed in the Six Nations this year. However, their success is largely dependant on how well they can contain the tight-five of the Springboks. Over the course of 80 minutes, the visitors are backed to prove too good.
- Scotland vs South Africa Preview
- Head to Head
- Scotland Form
- Scotland Injuries & Team News
- South Africa Form
- South Africa Injuries & Team News
- Scotland have won their last 5 matches.
- South Africa have won 7 of their last 9 matches.
- South Africa have won their last 8 matches against Scotland.
- South Africa covered the -8 handicap in their last match against Scotland.
Head to Head
South Africa have won their last eight matches against Scotland. When they met at the 2023 World Cup group stage, South Africa won 18-3.
Scotland Form
Scotland are a very good side, particularly at home. They had a good Six Nations despite a frustrating defeat to Italy.
In July, Scotland toured the Americas, beating Canada, USA, Chile and Uruguay with relative ease. Last week, the Scots were far too good for a weakened Fiji side, winning 57-17 at Murrayfield.
Scotland Injuries & Team News
Scotland have gone with their strongest side after giving some fringe players a run last weekend.
South Africa Form
South Africa are in great form despite their one defeat in Argentina towards the end of the Rugby Championship. They are now world champions and rugby championship winners.
The Springboks defeated Australia and New Zealand twice during the Rugby Championship and beat Argentina 48-7 in the final game on home soil.
South Africa Injuries & Team News
Rassie Erasmus has surprised many with his selection this weekend once again. Eben Etzebeth captains with Siya Kolisi on the bench. They have a 7-1 bench split.
Verdict
South Africa are tipped to cover the -8 handicap at Murrayfield.
South Africa -8
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