The Springboks will play the Barbarians on Saturday, 20 June 2026, in their opening match of the 2026 season.
The match will take place at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 SAST.
Match details:
Teams: Springboks vs Barbarians
Competition: International rugby friendly
Date: Saturday, 20 June 2026
Kick-off time: 17:00 SAST
Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha
Where to watch in South Africa: Live on SuperSport
For South African rugby fans, the important time to note is 5:00 PM on Saturday afternoon. The match forms part of a rugby double-header in Gqeberha, with South Africa A playing Zimbabwe earlier in the day.
The Springboks vs Barbarians match will be shown live on SuperSport in South Africa, so DStv and SuperSport viewers should be able to watch the game from kick-off.
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