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South Africa A to Face Zimbabwe in Curtain-Raiser to Springboks–Barbarians in Gqeberha

The fixture gives fringe Springboks a live audition before June selections.

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A South African 'A' team, made up of fringe Springbok players and men from outside the national group, will face Zimbabwe in June. Picture: Gallo Images
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Overview

  • The double-header, which was announced Tuesday, April 14, 2026, will be played on June 20 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.
  • SA A meet the Zimbabwe Sables at 12:00, followed by Springboks vs Barbarians at 15:00 on the same pitch.
  • Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said the game will help widen selection and build depth as he assesses players pushing for national places.
  • Zimbabwe coach Pieter Benade called it a development boost for a squad that has qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup for the first time since 1991.
  • The match will be SA A’s first since 2022, and the team’s coach is still to be named as the Boks schedule a May alignment camp and a June squad announcement.