On 22 June 2024, Wales will play a one-off test match against world champions SP (Ringboks) at neutral Twickenham.[ringboksatneutralTwickenham[ringboks atneutralTwickenham
This will be South Africa's first match since Rassie Erasmus officially returned as head coach after winning last year's Rugby World Cup in France.
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Springboks face Wales at Twickenham
Additionally, Warren Gatland's team is scheduled to travel to Australia for two Test matches, with the first scheduled for July 6 in Sydney and the second one a week later in Melbourne. It is scheduled to be held at
Wales' home ground, the Principality Stadium, will not be available for the match against South Africa due to high-profile concerts taking place in June, including performances by Taylor Swift, Pink and Foo Fighters in front of Cardiff crowds.
The match will be played on the same day as the United Rugby Championship (URC) final. Therefore, it is outside of World Rugby's international calendar. As a result, Wales and the Springboks could be significantly depleted.
“I have very fond memories of last year's World Cup preparation test against the All Blacks at Twickenham,” Erasmus said in a statement.
“The fact that we will be playing Wales in the quarter-finals of the 2015 World Cup, who we have played against before, will also bring back a lot of memories.”
Wales need to be better
The previous encounter between Wales and the Springboks was a one-sided affair. The Springboks won 52-16 in Cardiff ahead of the 2023 World Cup.
“For our young team to have the opportunity to test themselves against world champions in a neutral venue is a hugely important experience and one we will enjoy,” Gatland said in a statement. .
“We know the Wallabies will struggle after the Rugby World Cup, but Australia is a tough place to go to play rugby and we are looking forward to a high-spirited team led by new head coach Joe Schmidt.”
