Springboks fixtures for 2026 confirmed

The Springboks’ full fixture list for 2026 has been confirmed, setting up one of the most significant calendar years in recent South African rugby history.

The schedule includes a blockbuster Nations Championship campaign and a rare four-Test home series against New Zealand.

The Springboks will host England (4 July), Scotland (11 July) and Wales (18 July) during July 2026 as part of the new Nations Championship.

In the November window, the Springboks will travel for Tests against Italy (weekend 6–8 November), France (weekend 13–15 November) and Ireland (21 November) to complete their matches against all Six Nations opponents under the tournament format.

The July fixtures’ venues and kickoff times are yet to be officially confirmed.

A related tour also sees the All Blacks visiting South Africa in August/September 2026 for a historic four-Test series, reinforcing the southern hemisphere’s major Test block.

South Africa Fixtures for 2026:

4th July South Africa v England
11th July South Africa v Scotland
18th July South Africa v Wales
22nd August - First Test – South Africa v New Zealand in Johannesburg
29th August Second Test – South Africa v New Zealand in Cape Town
5th September Third Test – South Africa v New Zealand in Johannesburg
12th September Fourth Test – South Africa v New Zealand | Venue TBC
6-8 November South Africa v Italy
13-15 November South Africa v France
21st November South Africa v Ireland