When is the Springboks first 2025 fixture on home soil?
01/21/2025 05:02 AM
It’s been a while since we’ve seen the Springbok’s green and gold glisten across our screens.
Rassie Erasmus enjoyed another stellar year, outmuscling New Zealand to lift The Rugby Championship before completing a clean sweep in their Autumn Series over England, Scotland and Wales.
The Springboks were as brutal as they were clinical, with the likes of Eben Etzebeth, Malcolm Marx and Siya Kolisi providing the force, whilst Aphelele Fassi, who had a breakout year, and Cheslin Kolbe ran circles around defenders.
So, when do the Bok’s next play at home?
Opponents confirmed
- July 5: Springboks vs Italy
- July 12: Springboks vs Italy
- July 19: Springboks vs Georgia
- August 16: Springboks vs Australia
- August 23: Springboks vs Australia
- September 27: Springboks vs Argentina
Gayton McKenzie calls for SA Rugby unity
"I think the time has come for us to move on," Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said in response to SA Rugby's lack of cohesion amid private equity talks.
"SA Rugby must find alternative sources of revenue and they must just kill this thing because it has caused a lot of unnecessary fighting, division, and strife.
"SA Rugby must think outside of the box, and I have faith in their leadership in terms of finding another alternative.
"I have seen another proposal, with my own eyes, from the Rupert group. It is better than the ASG proposal and I don't think the Rupert group would bring a proposal and not bring it to SA Rugby.
"They must have given it, but I have seen the proposal. I said the guys must come to the table, and I've seen the proposals.
"Those are esteemed businesspeople who have access to SA Rugby and must have spoken to them. Guys must come together now because not even the unions are talking to each other."
Will you be watching the Springboks?
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