🔴 LIVE AUDIO COMMENTARY: Springboks v Scotland | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, 11 July 2026
The world champion Springboks play the second game of their 2026 season and the inaugural Nations Championship against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria. Follow every tackle, try, and turnover with live audio match commentary, wherever
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Don't be fooled by England's Six Nations finish — this is a genuine test for the Boks
A well-argued warning against Bok fan overconfidence ahead of the Nations Championship opener — England's Six Nations implosion had clear context, their Paris performance suggests they're back, and the Boks' seasonal rust is a real variable. Erasmus's wariness is well-founded.
Rassie Erasmus and Embrose Papier | Springbok team announcement | 6 July 2026
The Springbok team to face Scotland in the second round of the Nations Championship was announced on Monday morning in Johannesburg. Hear from Bok coach Rassie Erasmus and Embrose Papier, who is back in the squad for the first time since 20
Nché injury concern headlining Bok casualty list ahead of Scotland clash at Loftus
Rassie Erasmus is sweating over the fitness of Ox Nché, Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth and André Esterhuizen ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship match against Scotland at Loftus, after all four picked up injuries during or before the 45-21 win over England at Ellis Park.
Boks remain top but All Blacks close gap to 2.90 points after Nations Championship opener
South Africa stay top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings at 93.94 points but New Zealand have cut the gap to 2.90 after beating France, while Scotland climb to equal their all-time high of fifth following a record 47-38 win over Argentina in Córdoba.
Kolbe reaches 50 caps in style as Boks down England 45-21
Cheslin Kolbe celebrated his 50th Test cap with a try and five conversions in the Springboks' 45-21 Nations Championship win over England, with Damian Willemse also reaching the milestone in the same match.