Scotland v South Africa Rugby Betting Tips & Free Bet Offers

Scotland face a formidable challenge in their second autumn international as Gregor Townsendโs squad hosts reigning world champions South Africa at Murrayfield for the first time since 2021.
The Scots will be eager to build on the momentum from their last match, a confident 57-17 win over Fiji last Saturday, but they will need to be at their best against a ruthless Springboks side that are the reigning Rugby Championship and Rugby World Cup holders.
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Scotland v South Africa Rugby Betting Tips
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It's set to be the battle of the benches on Sunday at Murrayfield when Scotland hosts South Africa.
Gregor Townsend has named six forwards as replacements for the clash as he looks to counteract the Springboks' 7-1 split on the bench.
Scotland head into the match having comfortably defeated Fiji last weekend, with Finn Russell orchestrating a dynamic backline featuring captain Sione Tuipulotu, centre Huw Jones, and wingers Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe.
Complemented by a forward pack capable of creating a solid foundation for expansive play, Scotland should present a stern test for the World Cup holders.
With Handre Pollard chosen at fly-half, South Africa look set to adopt an attritional style of play, using their fresh, forward rotations in the second half to wear down the Scots.
Scotland's inventive play could keep them close, but the Springbok pressure may ultimately see them edged out in a hard-fought battle - take Scotland +8.5 points at 11/10 with BetGoodwin
Malcolm Marx is regarded as the best hooker in the world, but his explosive impact off the bench has led to Rassie Erasmus typically starting with Bongi Mbonambi, reserving Marx for high-intensity, late-game situations.
Mbonambi fully commits to his starting role before making way for Marx, who is well-known for his mobility and effectiveness close to the try line, evidenced by his 21 tries for South Africa - a national record for a forward.
Marx scored four tries from the bench in this year's Rugby Championship, and with South Africa favouring a 7-1 forward-heavy bench split, he's expected to play a critical role late in the game at Murrayfield and looks a massive price at 12/1 with Star Sports to bag the last try.
Scotland v South Africa Teams
15. Tom Jordan | 15. Willie le Roux |
14. Blair Kinghorn | 14. Canan Moodie |
13. Huw Jones | 13. Lukhanyo Am |
12. Sione Tuipulotu (c) | 12. Andre Esterhuizen |
11. Duhan van der Merwe | 11. Makazole Mapimpi |
10. Finn Russell | 10. Handre Pollard |
9. Ben White | 9. Jaden Hendrikse |
1. Pierre Schoeman | 1. Ox Nche |
2. Ewan Ashman | 2. Bongi Mbonamb |
3. Zander Fagerson | 3. Thomas du Toit |
4. Grant Gilchrist | 4. Eben Etzebeth (c) |
5. Scott Cummings | 5. Franco Mostert |
6. Matt Fagerson | 6. Marco van Staden |
7. Rory Darge | 7. Elrigh Louw |
8. Jack Dempsey | 8. Kwagga Smith |
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