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SA 'A' returns to action against Zimbabwe in Gqeberha double-header
SA 'A' returns to the field for the first time since 2022 when they face Zimbabwe in Gqeberha on June 20, doubling as a curtain-raiser to the Springboks v Barbarians match. Erasmus sees the fixture as a chance to assess players outside his current rotation group, with Zimbabwe treating it as World Cup preparation after securing their 2027 qualification.
SA 'A' returns for Zimbabwe clash as Erasmus casts wider net ahead of World Cup
The SA 'A' side returns to action for the first time since 2022 when they face Zimbabwe's Sables on June 20 in Gqeberha, as a curtain raiser to the Springboks versus Barbarians. Erasmus is using the match to assess fringe players beyond his established rotation group, with the 2027 World Cup in mind. Zimbabwe, who have qualified for Australia, see the fixture as a key preparation marker.
SA 'A' team returns to face Zimbabwe in Gqeberha double-header on 20 June
The SA 'A' team returns to action for the first time since 2022, facing Zimbabwe in a 12h00 curtain-raiser ahead of the Springboks' clash with the Barbarians at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 20 June. Erasmus will use the match to assess fringe Springbok candidates, while Zimbabwe — Rugby World Cup qualifiers for the first time since 1991 — see it as vital 2027 preparation. The SA 'A' coach is yet to be announced.
SA 'A' returns to action against Zimbabwe in Gqeberha double-header on 20 June
The SA 'A' team returns to action for the first time since 2022, facing Zimbabwe in a curtain-raiser to the Springboks' clash with the Barbarians in Gqeberha on 20 June. Erasmus intends to use the fixture to assess fringe squad members and wider prospects, while the Sables — back at a Rugby World Cup for the first time since 1991 — will treat it as key World Cup preparation. Kick-off times are 12h00 and 15h00 respectively at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
SA 'A' returns to action against Zimbabwe in Gqeberha double-header on 20 June
SA 'A' return from a near four-year absence to face Zimbabwe in a World Cup preparation fixture at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 20 June, kicking off at 12h00 ahead of the Springboks' 15h00 clash with the Barbarians. Erasmus will use the match to assess fringe players, while the Sables — making their first Rugby World Cup since 1991 next year — treat it as a key development opportunity.