It is a massive and busy yr for the present world champions, who’ll additionally play within the new Nations Championship and face the All Blacks in 4 Exams.
For the second yr in a row, the Springboks will open their season with a pleasant match towards the Barbarians, this time in Gqeberha, on 20 June.
Two weeks later the Boks will begin their season correct, with their first match of the inaugural Nations Championship, towards England at Ellis Park.
They may also then face Scotland and Wales on consecutive weekends in July in Pretoria and Durban respectively to finish their dwelling fixtures within the Nations Championship.
They may play the opposite groups within the competitors away in November, particularly Italy, France and Eire.
All Blacks Exams
Sandwiched between the Nations Championship matches in July (dwelling) and November (away) would be the 4 Exams within the Best Rivalry Tour sequence towards the All Blacks (in South Africa in August and September) in addition to a one-off Check towards Australia in Perth in late September.
First up although would be the Barbarians, who’ll be coached by former All Blacks boss Scott Robertson and Los Pumas head coach Felipe Contepomi. They’ll be supported by Racing 92 head coach Patrice Collazo and Argentina assistant coach Kenny Lynn.
The Boks gained final season’s match towards the Barbarians 54-7 in Cape City.
“It’s at all times thrilling to face the BaaBaas, and we’re trying ahead to internet hosting them in South Africa for the second yr in a row – this time on the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, the place we now have historically loved unbelievable assist,” stated Bok boss Rassie Erasmus.
“With our opening Nations Championship encounter towards England two weeks later, this will likely be a really perfect alternative to get the gamers match-ready towards a facet that at all times boasts prime gamers from internationally.
“The important thing for us, nonetheless, will likely be to give attention to our buildings and what we need to obtain on the sector. It is a new season with two new thrilling competitions, so the earlier we get right into a Check match mindset, the higher.”
Springbok fixtures 2026:
Worldwide:
Saturday 20 June: Springboks v Barbarians (Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha)
Nations Championship:
Saturday 4 July: Springboks v England (Ellis Park, Johannesburg)
Saturday 11 July: Springboks v Scotland (Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria)
Saturday 18 July: Springboks v Wales (Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban)
Rugby’s Best Rivalry:
Saturday 22 August: Springboks v All Blacks (Ellis Park, Johannesburg)
Saturday 29 August: Springboks v All Blacks (DHL Stadium, Cape City)
Saturday 5 September: Springboks v All Blacks (FNB Stadium, Johannesburg)
Saturday 12 September: Springboks v All Blacks (M&T Financial institution Stadium, Baltimore, USA)
As soon as-off Check:
Sunday 27 September: Wallabies v Springboks (Optus Stadium, Perth)
Nations Championship:
Saturday 7 November: Italy v Springboks (Venue TBC)
Friday 13 November: France v Springboks (Stade de France, Paris)
Saturday 21 November: Eire v Springboks (Aviva Stadium, Dublin)
Friday 27 to Sunday 29 November: Finals Weekend (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London)
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