Tuesday , 24 February 2026

Anton Snyman

Springboks kick off 2026 season against Barbarians in June

Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi lifts The Webb Ellis Cup as they celebrate winning the Rugby World Cup 2023 finals against New Zealand at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France on October 28, 2023.

Reigning Rugby World Cup champions the Springboks will kick off a bumper 2026 season with an international match against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on the 20th of June. The match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will take place exactly two weeks before the Springboks’ inaugural Nations Championship match against England at Ellis Park. The Barbarians coaching quartet will be …

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