The scenario that sees the Springboks eliminated from the Rugby World Cup is the longest of long shots

The scenario where the Springboks are eliminated from the RWC would require Scotland to run up a record score against Ireland.

South Africa’s Eben Etzebeth clashes with Scotland’s James Ritchie during the 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match at the Stade de Marseille, France. Picture date: Sunday September 10, 2023.South Africa’s Eben Etzebeth clashes with Scotland’s James Ritchie during the 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match at the Stade de Marseille, France. Picture date: Sunday September 10, 2023.

While the outcome of the group is really up in the air, the Springboks have all but reached the last eight, considering what it would take to see them eliminated.The only scenario that sees the Springboks eliminated is one in which Scotland beat Ireland by 21 points or more and secure a bonus point with the losing Irish also picking up a bonus point for scoring four tries.

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