Cape Town — SA Rugby on Monday confirmed the Springboks will have two home Tests in 2019‚ instead of the scheduled one. An extra Test against Argentina‚ to be played at Loftus Versfeld on August 10, was added. It will take the Springboks’ pre-World Cup tally to four Tests before the tournament kicks off in Japan next October. The Rugby Championship has been cut short because of the World Cup. As a result the Boks will play three matches‚ two away against New Zealand and Argentina and one at home against Australia. The Wallabies will meet the Boks at Ellis Park, while the Boks will play the All Blacks in Wellington‚ scene of their famous 36-34 victory in 2018‚ which is also a precursor to their World Cup clash in Yokohama on September 21. The Boks’ third Rugby Championship match is away to the Pumas at a venue to be decided. The second clash against Argentina falls outside the Rugby Championship. Super Rugby kicks off on the weekend of February 16 and will run uninterrupted until the...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.