Following a dominant 45-21 bonus-point victory over England at Ellis Park, the Springboks head into Round 2 of the Nations Championship sitting comfortably at the top of the World Rugby rankings. Next up, they face a dangerous, in-form Scotland side at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.
While the Boks lead the Southern Hemisphere standings with a healthy +24 points difference, Scotland enters the fortress full of confidence after stunning Argentina 47-38 in Córdoba. With Rassie Erasmus set to shake up his matchday squad due to recent injuries, this test promises to be an absolute thriller.
Here is your ultimate match-day guide.
Match Schedule & Broadcast Detail
- Fixture: South Africa vs Scotland (Nations Championship, Round 2)
- Date: Saturday, 11 July 2026
- Kick-off Time: 17:40 SA Time
- Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
- Television Broadcast: Live on SuperSport Grandstand (Channel 202)
The Match Officials
World Rugby has confirmed the panel of officials handling the high-stakes encounter in Pretoria:
| Role | Official | Union |
| Referee | Pierre Brousset | FFR (France) |
| Assistant Referee 1 | James Doleman | NZR (New Zealand) |
| Assistant Referee 2 | Andrew Brace | IRFU (Ireland) |
| TMO | Richard Kelly | NZR (New Zealand) |
| FPRO | Olly Hodges | IRFU (Ireland) |
