South Africa defeated Scotland 42-28 at Loftus Versfeld in a high-scoring Nations Championship encounter. Despite making 10 starting changes, the world champions extended their winning streak against Scotland to 10 Tests. The Boks relied on a six-try haul, including scores from Jesse Kriel and Damien Willemse, to secure the victory.

Scotland earned a bonus point by scoring four tries, their highest ever tally against South Africa. Matt Fagerson and Kyle Rowe helped the visitors level the game at the break, and a yellow card for Ben-Jason Dixon provided a numerical advantage. However, Scotland failed to score during that 10-minute window, wasting multiple opportunities to take the lead.

Late tries from Josh Bayliss and Ben White brought the visitors within seven points, but fatigue set in during the closing stages. Kriel's final try sealed the result for the hosts. Scotland showed improved offensive intelligence but lacked the clinical finishing required to upset the world champions on their home soil.