(Getty)South Africa seek more Nations Championship success as the world champions welcome Scotland to Pretoria.The Springboks were in impressive form as they dispatched England in their 2026 Test opener, surviving late disruption via injuries to Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth to still put their visitors away with relative comfort. Rassie Erasmus displays the depth at his disposal by rotating in most places and still naming a strong-looking squad, with Handre Pollard installed at fly half.Can Scotland get close to them? It was an encouraging start for Gregor Townsend’s side as they beat Argentina in their first fixture in this new competition, but they will know they are taking on one of the sport’s toughest tasks. Finn Russell is back, though, with a few scores to settle after struggling to trouble the Springboks in the pair’s last two meetings – he may need to be at his best at Loftus Versfeld...Follow all of the latest from the Nations Championship clash with our live blog below:Scotland open Nations Championship campaign with stylish win over ArgentinaNot that Scotland seemed to much miss their regular starting fly half in Argentina, with Tom Jordan and the rest of the backline very, very good in putting the Pumas away.Harry Latham-Coyle11 July 2026 14:45South African enjoy captain's run before Scotland clashBoan Venter during the South African national men's rugby team captain's run (Getty)Vincent Tshituka and Grant Williams during the South African national men's rugby team captain's run (Getty)Rassie Erasmus during the South African national men's rugby team captain's run (Getty)Jack Rathborn11 July 2026 14:30Finn Russell returns as Scotland face daunting South Africa challengeThere is welcome news for Scotland with Finn Russell fit to feature at Loftus Versfeld.Harry Latham-Coyle11 July 2026 14:25Scotland captain's run before daunting South Africa testThe Scotland team arrive prior to the Scotland Captain's run (Getty)Finn Russell passes the ball during the Scotland Captain's run (Getty)Gregor Townsend, the Scotland head coach looks on during the Scotland Captain's Run (Getty)Jack Rathborn11 July 2026 12:16South Africa vs Scotland LIVEFor the first time in 12 years, Scotland are readying themselves to take on the Springboks on South African soil as a side buoyed by victory over Argentina take on one of Test rugby’s toughest Tests. With Finn Russell back at the helm, can Gregor Townsend’s men exploit a heavily-changed home team for a famous win?Kick off in Pretoria is at 4.40pm BST.Finn Russell and Gregor Townsend lead Scotland into battle at Loftus Versfeld (PA Wire)Harry Latham-Coyle10 July 2026 10:02