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Scotland are searching for a first away win against the back-to-back world champion Springboks this weekend
Scotland will bid to win an away match against South Africa when they take on the back-to-back world champions in Pretoria this weekend.
Both sides made winning starts to their Nations Championship campaign last Saturday, with Gregor Townsend’s side running in seven tries against Argentina in Cordoba.
That has taken them up to fifth in the world rankings, equalling their previous best.
As for the Springboks, it was business as usual for the world’s best team – swatting aside England in Johannesburg.
You’d have to go back to 2010 for Scotland’s last victory over the Springboks, when Dan Parks kicked them to a 21-17 win at Murrayfield.
The Boks have made 10 changes for this one, but don’t be fooled that this is a second-string outfit – with Rassie Erasmus’ side still looking terrifyingly strong.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of South Africa v Scotland…
What time is South Africa v Scotland?
South Africa v Scotland kicks off at 4.40pm BST on Saturday, July 11, at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria.
What channel is the game on?
The game is being shown live and for free on ITV1. Coverage starts at 4.20pm.
What about live streaming?
You can stream the match via ITV’s app, ITVX.
You will need a valid TV licence and an account to watch.
Teams
South Africa: Aphelele Fassi; Edwill van der Merwe, Jesse Kriel, Damian Willemse, Canan Moodie; Handre Pollard, Embrose Papier; Boan Venter, Johan Grobbelaar, Wilco Louw, Cobus Wiese, Ruan Nortje, Paul de Villiers, Pieter-Steph du Toit (c), Evan Roos.
Replacements: Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Ntuthuko Mchunu, Zach Porthen, Ben-Jason Dixon, Vincent Tshituka, Elrigh Louw, Grant Williams, Quan Horn.
Scotland: Kyle Rowe; Kyle Steyn, Rory Hutchinson, Sione Tuipulotu (c), Jamie Dobie; Finn Russell, Ben White; Pierre Schoeman, Ewan Ashman, Zander Fagerson, Gregor Brown, Scott Cummings, Matt Fagerson, Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey.
Replacements: Gregor Hiddleston, Rory Sutherland, Will Hurd, Alex Samuel, Josh Bayliss, Magnus Bradbury, Tom Jordan, Stafford McDowall.
Officials
Referee: Pierre Brousset (FFR)
Assistant referees: James Doleman (NZR), Andrew Brace (IRFU)
TMO: Richard Kelly (NZR)
FPRO: Olly Hodges (IRFU)
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