The Springboks kicked off their tour in the UK with a triumph over Scotland by securing a 32 to 15 win at Murrayfield, in Edinburgh on November 10th, 2024.
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South Africa surged ahead in the opening stages as Makazole Mapimpi found the back of the net on two occasions (brace), first from a cross by Handre Pollard and then following a powerful offensive move from a scrum formation.
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Thomas du Toit managed to score a try after a missed lineout that Pollard successfully converted into points for South Africa's lead of 19 to 9 at halftime.
In the closing moments of the match for the Springboks team's game against their opponents on the rugby field, Jasper Wiese made a contribution by scoring a try after a scrum play.
The victory was secured with Pollard converting the try resulting in a final score of 32 to 15, in favor of their team.
Even though Scotland played with determination and kept the pressure on the Boks during the match, South Africa's dominance in scrums and their strong overall gameplay ultimately determined the result.
The Springboks have kicked off their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour with a win that could set the stage for their matches in the UK against England.
South Africa's recent victory extends their track record against Scotland since their meeting in 1906 by securing their 23 win out of 28 matches played between the two teams. This win also reinforces their streak against Scotland since 2010 showcasing their superiority in this matchup.
Wins over rivals such as Scotland hold importance for connecting with fans and boosting team spirits, especially during international excursions when backing up from fans may be limited.