By Shihaam IsaacsSouth Africa sports writer
Updated 29 October 2026
The Springboks are South Africa’s men’s rugby union team, coached by Rassie Erasmus and ranked first in the world by World Rugby on 19 October 2026. They are the reigning world champions and won the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France for a record fourth title. This page covers their 2026 results, the November Nations Championship tour and the latest Springbok news.
Springboks key facts
- Coach
- Rassie Erasmus
- World Rugby ranking
- 1st (19 October 2026)
- Rugby World Cup titles
- 4: 1995, 2007, 2019, 2023
- 2026 series v New Zealand
- Won 3-1
- Next match
- Italy, Turin, 7 November 2026
Springboks 2026 results
South Africa won the 2026 series against New Zealand 3-1, taking the last three Tests in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Baltimore. Their last match was a 42-38 defeat by Australia in Perth on 27 September.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 27 September 2026 | Australia v South Africa, Perth | Lost 38-42 |
| 12 September 2026 | South Africa v New Zealand, Baltimore | Won 43-28 |
| 5 September 2026 | South Africa v New Zealand, Johannesburg | Won 29-24 |
| 29 August 2026 | South Africa v New Zealand, Cape Town | Won 33-26 |
Springboks November 2026 fixtures
The Springboks tour Europe in November in the Nations Championship, with the finals weekend at Twickenham from 27 to 29 November.
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 7 November 2026 | Italy | Turin |
| 13 November 2026 | France | Paris |
| 21 November 2026 | Ireland | Dublin |
| 27 to 29 November 2026 | Finals weekend | Twickenham, London |
Latest Springboks news
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Australia Beat the Springboks in Perth Despite Four Late Yellow Cards
Australia beat South Africa by forty two points to thirty eight at Optus Stadium in Perth on 27…
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Esterhuizen Captains a Much Changed Springbok Side in Perth
Rassie Erasmus released Pieter-Steph du Toit and Damian de Allende from the Springbok touring squad, then named his…
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Springboks Take a 2-1 Series Lead in Soweto and Name Two Changes for Baltimore
South Africa beat New Zealand by 29 points to 24 at FNB Stadium in Soweto to take a…
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Springboks Level the Series and Name Their Team for Soweto
South Africa beat New Zealand 33 to 26 in Cape Town to level the series at one Test…
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All Blacks End Springbok Streak With 33 to 16 Win at Ellis Park
New Zealand beat South Africa 33 to 16 at Ellis Park on Saturday 22 August, ending a Springbok…
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Springboks name 43 for Argentina Test and All Blacks Rivalry series
Rassie Erasmus has named a squad of 43 players for the Argentina Test on 8 August and a…
Springboks FAQ
Who is the Springboks coach?
Rassie Erasmus is the head coach of the Springboks.
How many Rugby World Cups have the Springboks won?
South Africa have won the Rugby World Cup four times, in 1995, 2007, 2019 and 2023, more than any other team.
Where are the Springboks ranked?
The Springboks were first in the World Rugby men’s ranking of 19 October 2026.
When do the Springboks play next?
South Africa play Italy in Turin on 7 November 2026, then France in Paris on 13 November and Ireland in Dublin on 21 November.
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