The Springboks play 13 test matches in 2026, competing for the inaugural Nations Championship, the Greatest Rivalry Test Series, and once-off tests against the Barbarians (coached by Scott Robertson) and the Wallabies (in Perth). Seven matches at home, six away.
International
20 June Springboks v Barbarians, NMB Stadium, Gqeberha
Nations Championship Part 1
04 July Springboks v England, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
11 July Springboks v Scotland, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
18 July Springboks v Wales, Kings Park, Durban
Greatest Rivalry Tour
22 August Springboks vs All Blacks, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
29 August Springboks vs All Blacks, Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
05 September Springboks vs All Blacks, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
12 September Springboks vs All Blacks, Baltimore, Maryland USA
International
27 September Australia vs Springboks, Optus Stadium, Perth, AUS
Nations Championship Part 2
07 November Italy vs Springboks, TBC
13 November France vs Springboks, Stade de France, Paris
21 November Ireland vs Springboks, Aviva Stadium, Dublin
27-29 Finals Weekend TBC, Twickenham, London