The 6 August conflict at the Mbombela Stadium, can be the primary time that rugby’s superpowers meet in Nelspruit. In an unprecedented sequence, the closing 3 meetings between the Boks and All Blacks have been in Yokohama, Townsville and Gold Coast. The Nelspruit Test will be the primary time on account that Wellington in 2019 that both facet has played at home. All Blacks vs Springboks
The Boks have most effective performed three preceding Tests on the Mbombela Stadium, triumphing all of them, towards Scotland in 2013 (30-17), Wales in 2014 (31-30) and Argentina in 2016 (30-23).
The worldwide season starts offevolved with a 3-Test tour by using Wales to the united states of america in July. The Dragons have by no means crushed the Springboks in South Africa in 10 preceding meetings but came agonisingly near on their ultimate go to in 2014 whilst a ultimate-minute penalty try rescued the Boks in Nelspruit.
The rugby governing frame on Tuesday announced the Springboks’ domestic Test agenda for 2022, with Wales also visiting South Africa for three Tests in July.
The Boks will play home Rugby Championship Tests against New Zealand – at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit (6 August) and Ellis Park in Johannesburg (13 (August) – and one towards Argentina at Kings Park in Durban (24 September).
It could be the primary time since 2018 that the All Blacks go to these shorelines.
Siya Kolisi’s prices will also tour for 2 away Rugby Championship Tests in opposition to Australia at yet to be decided venues (27 August and three September) and one away come across against Argentina in Buenos Aires (17 September).
The Welsh, in the meantime, are set to go back to South Africa for the first time in view that 2014 because the Boks kick off their season with three Tests in opposition to the Dragons – at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria (2 July), Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein (9 July) and Cape Town Stadium (sixteen July).
The Rugby Championship continues after New Zealand’s visit with further matches in Australia and Argentina. The Boks face the Wallabies twice in venues yet to be decided, before flying on to Buenos Aires to meet the Pumas at the Velez Sarsfield Stadium where they have met three times previously. The Boks have won each of those clashes.
Argentina then comes to South Africa for one match at King’s Park in Durban to conclude the 2022 Rugby Championship.
While there is relief that SA Rugby were able to reveal such a strong home schedule, chief executive Jurie Roux did so with caution.
“It’s exciting to announce such a strong list of Springbok fixtures this season after a successful 2021 season for the team, and I have no doubt that Jacques Nienaber (Springbok coach), his management team and the players will do their best to build on those achievements this season,” said Roux.
“Pending the return of crowds to our Tests and with the Covid-19 pandemic still presenting challenges throughout the world, we understand the fluid nature of match schedules. But it is important for us that the team face quality opposition as we gear up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.”
Nienaber was equally excited about the season and said: “It’s a massive honour to represent our country, and the fact that we will be facing such tough competition this season has certainly sparked excitement among the coaches and the players alike.
“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.” NZ vs SA Rugby 2022 tv
The Springboks defeated Wales 23-18 in the opening match in Cardiff last year, while they had mixed results against the All Blacks, going down 19-17 in Townsville before registering a 31-29 victory in their final Rugby Championship match in Gold Coast.
Rugby Championship (kick-off times TBC):
Saturday, 6 August: Springboks v New Zealand – Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
Saturday, 13 August: Springboks v New Zealand – Ellis Park, Johannesburg