Test rugby will likely be again this weekend because the Six Nations kicks off, and there’s no doubt that this match will likely be watched very carefully by the Springbok coaches.
For one, ever-improving Italy are set to the be the primary crew welcomed to South Africa through the July Tests, and so their progress through the Six Nations can even be of actual curiosity.
That first Test in opposition to Italy will happen on 5 July, which is 157 days from now (29 January), to be actual. Although that will seem to be a protracted await Springbok followers, there may be then a mouthwatering Test season to stay up for, which incorporates back-to-back Tests in New Zealand, in addition to blockbuster battles in opposition to France and Ireland on the end-of-year tour.
Springboks’ 2025 Test schedule:
5 July: vs Italy, Venue 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
SIX NATIONS 2025 FIXTURES
ROUND 1
Friday, 31 January
France vs Wales (22:15 SA kick off time)
Saturday, 1 February
Scotland vs Italy (16:15 kick off time)
Ireland vs England (18:45 kick off time)
ROUND 2
Saturday, 8 February
Italy vs Wales
England vs France
Sunday, 9 February
Scotland vs Ireland
ROUND 3
Saturday, 22 February
Wales vs Ireland
England vs Scotland
Sunday, 23 February
Italy vs France
ROUND 4
Saturday, 8 March
Ireland vs France
Scotland vs Wales
Sunday, 9 March
England vs Italy
ROUND 5
Saturday, 15 March
Italy vs Ireland
Wales vs England
France vs Scotland
WHICH FIXTURES ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO?
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