World champions South Africa to face Scotland in autumn

By: AFP
Published: 05:24 AM, 20 Mar, 2024
World champions South Africa to face Scotland in autumn
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Reigning world champions South Africa will visit Murrayfield as part of Scotland's four autumn international Tests in November, Scottish Rugby announced on Tuesday.


The back-to-back winners of the Webb Ellis Cup will face Scotland on November 10.


South Africa last met Scotland during the 2023 World Cup, winning the group-stage encounter 18-3.


Scotland begin their autumn international series against Fiji on November 2, before playing the Springboks.


They will then take on Portugal six days later and end the series with a clash against Australia on November 24.


Scotland finished fourth in the Six Nations championship, losing three matches but earning narrow victories against rivals England and Wales.

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