Written by the 10bet Content Team. Published 16 October 2026.
The Springboks are South Africa’s national men’s rugby union team, and in 2026 their Test calendar is built around the new Nations Championship. This guide brings together the Springbok fixtures for 2026, the results so far, the current Southern Hemisphere table, where the team plays at home, and how to follow and bet on Springbok matches responsibly. Fixtures, results and standings were checked against the official SA Rugby match centre, the Nations Championship page and World Rugby on 16 October 2026.
Springboks at a glance
- Team: Springboks, the South African men’s national rugby union team
- World ranking: 1st on the SA Rugby website, with 93.09 points (16 October 2026)
- 2026 competition: the inaugural Nations Championship, with three rounds in July, three in November and a Finals Weekend at Twickenham
- Nations Championship record: played 3, won 3, with 130 points scored and 49 conceded
- Next Test: Italy v Springboks, Saturday 7 November 2026, Allianz Stadium, Turin, 13:40 SAST
- Rugby World Cup: four-time winners, in 1995, 2007, 2019 and 2023
How the Springboks have started 2026
The Springboks opened the Nations Championship at Ellis Park on 4 July 2026 with a 45–21 win over England. A week later they beat Scotland 42–28 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, and they completed a perfect July by beating Wales 43–0 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on 18 July.
Across the three matches the Springboks scored 130 points and conceded 49, a points difference of +81. That puts them top of the Southern Hemisphere table on 15 points, level with New Zealand, who have a +51 points difference.
Springbok fixtures 2026: Nations Championship results and upcoming Tests
The table below lists the Springboks’ six Nations Championship matches. Kick-off times for the November Tests are shown in South African time (SAST) and come from the SA Rugby and World Rugby fixture listings. Dates and times can change, so confirm them on the official site before you plan a match day.
| Round | Date | Match | Venue | Result or kick-off (SAST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat 4 Jul 2026 | Springboks v England | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Springboks won 45–21 |
| 2 | Sat 11 Jul 2026 | Springboks v Scotland | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | Springboks won 42–28 |
| 3 | Sat 18 Jul 2026 | Springboks v Wales | Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban | Springboks won 43–0 |
| 4 | Sat 7 Nov 2026 | Italy v Springboks | Allianz Stadium, Turin | 13:40 |
| 5 | Fri 13 Nov 2026 | France v Springboks | Stade de France, Saint-Denis | 22:10 |
| 6 | Sat 21 Nov 2026 | Ireland v Springboks | Aviva Stadium, Dublin | 18:40 |
Nations Championship table and Finals Weekend
Here is the Southern Hemisphere table after the July round, as shown on the SA Rugby website on 16 October 2026:
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Points difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springboks | 3 | 3 | +81 | 15 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 3 | 3 | +51 | 15 |
| 3 | Australia | 3 | 1 | +29 | 8 |
| 4 | Argentina | 3 | 1 | -2 | 7 |
| 5 | Japan | 3 | 1 | -26 | 4 |
| 6 | Fiji | 3 | 0 | -96 | 0 |
After the six rounds, each hemisphere is ranked from first to sixth. At the Finals Weekend at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, the teams that finish in the same position play each other, with sixth playing sixth and so on up to a Grand Final between the top Southern Hemisphere side and the top Northern Hemisphere side. That means every result in the November window matters for the Springboks’ final position.
In the Northern Hemisphere table, France lead on 12 points, followed by Scotland on 11, with England and Ireland on 10 each. Italy have lost all three of their matches so far. The Springboks play Italy, France and Ireland in November, and all three Tests are away from home.
Where the Springboks play at home
The three July Tests were played at three different South African grounds: Ellis Park in Johannesburg, Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria and Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban. Ellis Park is the home of the 10bet Lions and hosted the 1995 Rugby World Cup final. Read our Ellis Park guide for its history and capacity, and our 10bet Lions guide for the club side that plays there each week.
Springbok squad and team news
The Springbok coaching staff name a squad for each Test window and a match-day 23 for every game, and team news normally arrives in the days before kick-off. For the official squad, check the SA Rugby website. Late injuries and changes to the match-day 23 can affect the betting markets, so it is worth looking at the team list before you place a bet.
Betting on Springboks matches
Springboks Tests are normally on the board at the 10bet sportsbook while the competition is running, and you can see what is currently available on our rugby betting page. New to rugby betting? Start with our beginner’s guide to betting on rugby. These are the markets you will see most often on Test matches, though availability varies from match to match:
- Match result: back the Springboks, their opponent or a draw. Draws are rare in rugby but they do happen.
- Handicap: one side starts with a points head start or deficit, which evens out a match between a favourite and an outsider.
- Total points: bet on whether the combined score finishes over or under a set number.
- Outrights: a bet on a whole competition, such as the Nations Championship, when the market is offered.
All bets are placed at fixed odds, so the price you accept on your betting slip is the price you get. Check the current 10bet offers and their terms before you take one up.
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Frequently asked questions
Who do the Springboks play next?
As at 16 October 2026, the next Springboks Test is against Italy at Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday 7 November 2026, with kick-off at 13:40 South African time. After that come France in Paris on Friday 13 November (22:10 SAST) and Ireland in Dublin on Saturday 21 November (18:40 SAST).
What is the Nations Championship?
The Nations Championship is a new competition that began in 2026. Twelve nations play six rounds, three in July and three in November, with Southern Hemisphere teams meeting Northern Hemisphere teams. The rounds are followed by a Finals Weekend at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, in November 2026.
Where did the Springboks play their July 2026 Tests?
The Springboks beat England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, Scotland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria and Wales at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban.
Where do the Springboks stand in the Nations Championship?
After three rounds the Springboks top the Southern Hemisphere table with three wins and 15 points, level on points with New Zealand but ahead on points difference (+81 against +51). The table changes after each round, so check the official site for the latest.
Are the Springboks ranked number one in the world?
The SA Rugby website listed the Springboks first in the World Rugby rankings on 16 October 2026, on 93.09 points, ahead of New Zealand on 91.81. Rankings move after international matches.
Can I bet on Springboks matches at 10bet?
Springboks Tests are normally on the board at the 10bet sportsbook, although the markets on offer vary from match to match. Check the rugby betting page for what is available. You must be 18 or older to bet.
