It’s been a busy few weeks for the Springboks. July saw the team wrap up the mid-year home Tests with strong wins, squad rotations, and some new names stepping up. Now all focus shifts to the Rugby Championship, with two massive clashes against Australia on home soil in August before the team heads to New Zealand.
Here’s a full summary of results, upcoming matches, and talking points.
July Results
5 July – South Africa 35-15 Italy (Pretoria)
12 July – South Africa 26-13 Italy (Gqeberha)
19 July – South Africa 41-10 Georgia (Nelspruit)
New caps like Vincent Tshituka and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu featured, while stalwarts like Kolisi, Etzebeth, and Willemse anchored the team. Overall, a successful series with some key takeaways.
Upcoming Fixtures – August
16 August – South Africa vs Australia (Johannesburg, Emirates Airline Park)
23 August – South Africa vs Australia (Cape Town, DHL Stadium)
These back-to-back matches mark the start of the Rugby Championship campaign for the Boks. Australia are rebuilding under a new coaching setup, and this is a good opportunity for South Africa to assert dominance early in the tournament.
Looking Ahead – September and October
6 September – New Zealand vs South Africa (Auckland, Eden Park)
13 September – New Zealand vs South Africa (Wellington, Sky Stadium)
27 September – South Africa vs Argentina (Durban)
4 October – Argentina vs South Africa (London, Twickenham)
Squad Updates
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Jasper Wiese is currently serving a four-match suspension following a red card against Italy. He will miss both Australian Tests and the match in Auckland. He returns 13 September for the second New Zealand Test.
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Jean Kleyn was ruled out of the July series with an injury.
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A 54-man squad was named ahead of the July matches, featuring nine uncapped players and plenty of rotation across positions.
Discussion Prompts
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What’s your take on the July performances — anything that stood out?
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Who should start at number 8 in Wiese’s absence?
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Which of the August Tests are you attending or watching live?
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Any predictions for the Rugby Championship standings this year?
Drop your thoughts, team picks, or questions below.
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