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South Africa will arrive in the northern hemisphere with a huge target on their back as current world champions.
It is unfortunate that the Springboks will not be tackling Ireland again this November in the Autumn Nations Series after such a pulsating two-Test tour in the summer that ended in a thrilling draw. Fans are crying out for a decider.
Nevertheless, games against Scotland, England and Wales will have Boks fans licking their lips, especially the game against England who will be out for revenge after the heartbreak of last year’s World Cup semi-final defeat.
Full fixtures
(All times GMT)
Sunday, November 10
- Scotland v South Africa, Murrayfield, 4.10pm GMT (6.10pm in SA)
Saturday, November 16
Saturday, November 23
- Wales v South Africa, Principality Stadium, 5.40pm (7.40pm in SA)
What TV channel are matches on?
All games will be shown live on TNT Sports and discovery+.
What is the latest South Africa news?
Read our exclusive interview with the Springboks’ new defence coach Jerry Flannery:
“The relationship that the country has with the team is different to anything I’ve ever come across.
“It’s wildly different from my time with Ireland and from anything during my time in the UK.
“People in South Africa have this relationship with hope that’s different from other countries. And the Springboks really represent hope. I know that sounds clichéd and Hollywood, but it’s the reality. And it’s why, when they play, it just seems to matter that much more to them.”
For the full interview, click here
What are the latest odds?
TBC
What are our predictions?
Scotland v South Africa: The last time these two teams met was at the 2023 World Cup in the group stages when the Springboks ran out 18-3 winners. The Scots resisted for 40 minutes but eventually succumbed to the Boks’ power game and it’s hard not to see a repeat result at Murrayfield.
Predicted score: Scotland 8 South Africa 20
England v South Africa: France may argue differently, but at the top of the rugby table two teams currently stand above the rest – Ireland and South Africa. The Boks are world class from 1 to 15 and even home advantage is unlikely to be enough for England to stop the Springbok juggernaut.
Predicted score: England 15 South Africa 21
Wales v South Africa: Warren Gatland’s men are a team in transition and you have to fear the worst, even at a raucous Principality Stadium. Wales actually faced the Springboks in the summer at Twickenham, ahead of their unsuccessful tour to Australia, and were roundly thrashed 41-13. Wales will hope that Scotland and England knock enough lumps out of the Boks to make this game competitive.
Predicted score: Wales 9 South Africa 33