On Monday, it was confirmed that the Springboks will begin the 2024 season against Wales, although it was initially thought the world champions would face France on their year-end tour.
Of course, the Springboks will also start the season against Wales, but here we will introduce all 13 matches that have been confirmed.
Springboks 2024 dates:
Saturday 22nd June: SA v Wales (Twickenham, London)
Saturday 6th July: SA v Ireland (Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria)
Saturday 13 July: SA v Ireland (Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban)
Saturday, July 20: SA vs. Portugal (Bloemfontein, Toyota Stadium)
Saturday 10th August: Australia vs SA (Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane)
Saturday 17 August: Australia vs SA (Optus Stadium, Perth)
Saturday 31 August: SA vs New Zealand (Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg)
Saturday 7th September: SA vs New Zealand (DHL Stadium, Cape Town)
Saturday, September 21: Argentina vs. SA (Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades, Santiago)
Saturday 28 September: SA vs Argentina (Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit)
Sunday 10th November: Scotland vs SA (Edinburgh, Murrayfield)
Saturday 16 November: England vs SA (Twickenham, London)
Saturday 23 November: Wales vs SA (Principality Stadium, Cardiff)
So, realistically, how many games can the Springboks win?
A win against Wales at Twickenham is generally a near-certain bet, but the majority of the Springboks' overseas players will not be available as they are outside the international quota. Nevertheless, our prediction is that the second string team will still be strong enough to win the victory.
The two Test series against Ireland is likely to be a thriller, and there is a good chance they can share it with one win each.
The Springboks haven't always had the best record in Australia, but they should win their next three games against Portugal and two against the Wallabies.
As for the match against the All Blacks, the Springboks should be expected to win at high altitude. But it wouldn't be too surprising to see New Zealand bounce back in Cape Town, where they usually enjoy huge support.
We were then going to support South Africa in the Rugby Championship to win both games against Argentina before heading on to our year-end tour.
All three of these games will be very difficult, but our prediction is that the Springboks will come back with two wins out of three.
Ultimately, our prediction is that the Springboks will win 10 of 13 games this year, giving them a 77% winning percentage. This certainly isn't bad.
*Tell us in the comments how many games you predict the Springboks will win.
view from the top
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is looking forward to an exciting tour in November and said: The matches we played in the World Cup will be great for the team and the players.
“Wales may have had a disappointing season in the Six Nations, with Scotland winning two of their five games and England winning three, but they are always a force to be reckoned with at home, so we We know we have to be on top of our game.’ We line up against them. ”
Erasmus added: “We have a tough season ahead of us, with home Test series against Ireland in the Castle Lager Incoming Series and New Zealand in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, as well as a Test against Portugal. “We have two games coming up against Australia and Argentina respectively.”
“It will definitely be exciting for the team to play Scotland, England and Wales at the end of the year, so I’m really looking forward to the season.”