South Africa 18-3 Scotland: Springboks too strong for Scots in Rugby World Cup opener

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South Africa 18-3 Scotland: Springboks too strong for Scots in Rugby World Cup opener

South Africa 18-3 Scotland: Springboks too strong for Scots in Rugby World Cup opener

BBC News

Published 10 Sep 2023

Scotland slip to defeat in their World Cup opener as defending champions South Africa put in a typically ruthless and powerful display in Marseille.

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