Springboks: Kick off time, opponent record for next Test

There are still four more Springbok matches to look forward to this year, and the countdown can begin in earnest as the squad will soon regroup and then jet off to the northern hemisphere for their November tour.

That tour kicks off with a clash against Italy, an opponent the Springboks have only ever lost to once (back in 2016).

The match against Italys take place on Saturday, 7 November, and it’s worth noting the unusual kick off time of 13:40 (SA time) as it will form part of the Nations Championship fixtures.

On 7 November, the Springboks open the day’s action before Scotland face the All Blacks, Wales host Japan, and France tackle Fiji.

South Africa will be overwhelming favourites against Italy, although Rassie Erasmus could quite possibly mix and match with his selections for this encounter before bruising battles against France, Ireland and one other opponent during the finals weekend.

HERE IS THE SPRINGBOKS’ MOST RECENT RECORD AGAINST ITALY

Date	Venue	Score (South Africa – Italy)
15 November 2025	Turin, Italy	32-14
12 July 2025	Gqeberha, South Africa	45-0
5 July 2025	Pretoria, South Africa	42-24
19 November 2022	Genoa, Italy	63-21
4 October 2019	Fukuroi (Shizuoka), Japan	49-3
25 November 2017	Padova, Italy	35-6
19 November 2016	Florence, Italy	18-20 (Italy won)
22 November 2014	Padua, Italy (Stadio Euganeo)	22-6
8 June 2013	Durban, South Africa	44-10
26 June 2010	East London, South Africa	55-11

HOW THE CURRENT NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP LOGS LOOK

Southern Hemisphere Table

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	+/-	Pts
1	South Africa	3	3	0	0	+81	15
2	New Zealand	3	3	0	0	+51	15
3	Australia	3	1	0	2	+29	8
4	Argentina	3	1	0	2	-2	7
5	Japan	3	1	0	2	-26	4
6	Fiji	3	0	0	3	-96	0

Northern Hemisphere Table

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	+/-	Pts
1	France	3	2	0	1	+41	12
2	Scotland	3	2	0	1	+11	11
3	England	3	2	0	1	+48	10
4	Ireland	3	2	0	1	-1	10
5	Wales	3	1	0	2	-42	5
6	Italy	3	0	0	3	-94	0