When the Springboks return to action in the middle of the year, the headline fixtures to look out for will be the back-to-back Tests against Ireland in July.
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However, it was also reported over the weekend that a Test against Wales has been scheduled prior to the world champions hosting Ireland.
The mid-year schedule will also include a clash against Portugal before the Springboks head into the Rugby Championship.
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SPRINGBOKS’ FIRST SEVEN CONFIRMED TEST MATCHES
| Opponent | Date | Venue | Competition |
| Wales | June | Twickenham Stadium, London | Mid-year Test |
| Ireland | 6 July | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | Incoming mid-year tour |
| Ireland | 13 July | Kings Park, Durban | Incoming mid-year tour |
| Portugal | 20 July | Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein | Incoming mid-year tour |
| All Blacks | 31 August | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Rugby Championship |
| All Blacks | 7 September | DHL Stadium, Cape Town | Rugby Championship |
| Argentina | 28 September | Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit | Rugby Championship |
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CHALLENGING OVERSEAS MATCHES ALSO AWAIT
Meanwhile, the Springboks’ away Test schedule includes two matches against the Wallabies in Australia in August, and an away match against Argentina in the Rugby Championship in September, as well as engagements in Europe in November 2024.
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