Boks to face Ireland in Dublin blockbuster?
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An already juicy 2024 Test schedule is set for a significant upgrade as the Springboks are reportedly in line to face Ireland in Dublin in November.
While the schedule has yet to be officially confirmed, Rapport has learned that the world champions will take on Wales in Cardiff on 1 November, France in Paris on 8 November, Italy at a venue still to be determined on 15 November and Ireland in Dublin on 22 November.
The world champions split a two-Test series against Ireland in South Africa last year, succumbing to a late drop goal at Kings Park in the second Test after beating Ireland 27-20 at Loftus Versfeld.
A series draw iced what had been billed as a decisive series between the Six Nations champions and two-time world champions. Prior to the series, the South Africa had lost three in a row to Ireland, fuelling Irish claims that there was on asterisk on the Boks’ status as the world’s number one team.
The Boks have not won in Dublin since 2012 and, on a 13-match Test schedule that includes the opportunity to end the All Blacks’ 31-year unbeaten run at Eden Park, the 2025 season is shaping up to be a memorable one.
The match against Les Bleus is also sure to be a fiery affair with the last meeting between the teams coming in the 2023 World Cup quarter-final at the Stade de France. Handre Pollard kicked a late penalty goal to give the Boks a 29-28 win and break the hosts’ hearts.
Springboks ‘ 2025 Test schedule:
5 July: vs Italy, TBC
12 July: vs Italy, TBC
19 July: vs Georgia, TBC
16 August: vs Australia, TBC
23 August: vs Australia, TBC
6 September: vs New Zealand, Auckland
13 September: vs New Zealand, Wellington
27 September: vs Argentina, TBC
4 October: vs Argentina, London
1 November: vs Wales, Cardiff
8 November: vs France, Paris
15 November: vs Italy, TBC
22 November: vs Ireland, Dublin
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