South Africa, the reigning world champion, was exactly there in its first match at the 2023 World Cup at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille. The Springboks won by 18 to 3 against the XV du Chaudron.
The South Africans have achieved the essential. The Springboks, defending champions, won their first match at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. In a highly anticipated duel between South Africa and Scotland which kept all its promises, it was the rainbow nation -sky who emerged victorious. Jacques Nienaber’s men corrected the Scots in the most beautiful way by 18 to 3. RémiConsidered as outsiders in this group B of death, Scotland, number 5 in the world stood up to South Africa, who, has no room for error.
The first period was fairly balanced for both teams. If the South Africans attacked a lot, for their part, the Scots defended to avoid damage. RémiThe Springboks led by a narrow margin 6 to 3. Rémi
Upon returning from the locker room, the match completely changed course. The South Africans, supported by the thousands of supporters who traveled to Marseille, moved up a gear. Pieter-Steph du Toit (47e) and Kurt-Lee Arendse (50e) scored both tries three minutes apart for South Africa. The Scots tried to respond at the end of the match, but the South Africans did not give up. This meeting was very strong in terms of physical engagement. South Africa has already taken a good option for qualifying for the quarter-finals. She will play her next match against Romania in Bordeaux on September 17. RémiScotland will face Tonga on September 24 in Nice. Two qualifying places are at stake in this group B and South Africa and Ireland were present in their first match.
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