Springboks Learn Their 2022 Opponents as Rugby World Cup Defence Draws Nearer, Look to Consolidate No.1 Spot

Keba Mothoagae

updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:55 PM

The Springboks have learnt who their opponents will be this year as the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France draws nearer
They will welcome Wales in a three-Test series in July, while Ireland, France, Italy and England await in November in Europe
Their Rugby Championship opponents remain the same, though the will play New Zealand's All Blacks twice in South Africa

The South African national men's rugby team now knows who they will take on in 2022 after its fixtures list was revealed today.

The Springboks can look forward to 13 Test matches as they seek to consolidate their position atop World Rugby's international rankings. The tourists to South Africa this year will come in the form of Wales for a three-Test series, while Ireland, France, Italy and England will be their foes on their tour of Europe in November.

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As per News24, the Boks will play New Zealand twice in South Africa in the Rugby Championship, Argentina home-and-away, while the venues for their revenge mission against Australia are yet to be confirmed.

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Coach Jacques Nienaber told South African Rugby's website:

“We are well underway with our planning for the year, and our knowledge of these teams after facing all of them last season will be vital as we forge ahead in this regard in the next few months.

"Wales, the All Blacks and Australia tested us well last season, and Argentina have proven to be a force to be reckoned with, both at home and away, so although we are expecting a challenging season, we realise the importance of laying a solid foundation as we build up toward next year’s Rugby World Cup.”

Castle Lager Incoming Series fixtures (kick-off times TBC):

Saturday, 2 July: Springboks v Wales – Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria

Saturday, 9 July: Springboks v Wales – Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein

Saturday, 16 July: Springboks v Wales – DHL Stadium, Cape Town

Castle Lager Rugby Championship fixtures (kick-off times TBC):

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