In one line: three away tests in three weeks, Italy at 13:40 on Saturday 7 November, France at 22:10 on Friday 13 November and Ireland at 18:40 on Saturday 21 November (SA time), then a finals weekend at Twickenham.
November used to be the end-of-year tour. In 2026 it’s the second half of the Nations Championship, the new competition that pits the southern nations against the north. The Boks won all three of their July matches at home. Now they go north.
The fixtures and kick-off times
| Date | Match | Kick-off (SA time) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 7 November | Italy v South Africa | 13:40 | Allianz Stadium, Turin |
| Friday 13 November | France v South Africa | 22:10 | Stade de France, Paris |
| Saturday 21 November | Ireland v South Africa | 18:40 | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
| 27 to 29 November | Finals weekend: South Africa v the northern team in the same position | To be confirmed | Allianz Stadium, Twickenham |
Source: Rugby World, published 14 September 2026, which gives the times in GMT with SA conversions; checked 19 October 2026. Organisers can move kick-offs, so check again in the week of the match.
Springboks v Italy: a lunchtime kick-off on a Saturday, 13:40 SA time, at Juventus’s home ground in Turin.
Springboks v France: a Friday night under the lights at the Stade de France, 22:10 SA time. Late, but the one most fans will stay up for.
Springboks v Ireland: early Saturday evening in Dublin, 18:40 SA time. The last test before the finals weekend, and it settles who the Boks meet at Twickenham.
The bets that suit a test
The handicap. The line changes a lot from opponent to opponent, so read it fresh every week: three away tests against three very different sides won’t be priced the same way. The handicap is where most of the test-match money goes. How rugby handicaps work.
Winning margin. Instead of a single line, you pick a band: Boks by 1 to 12, or by 13 or more. Bigger odds for being more precise.
Total points. Over or under a line. November weather in Europe, the referee’s whistle, a yellow card at the wrong time: totals swing on details.
Try scorers. First try or anytime. The bench matters in a modern test: check how your bookmaker settles players who come on late, and what happens if your player doesn’t take the field.
The finals weekend. The opponent depends on the final standings, so markets open late. Expect them in the week after the Ireland test.
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Questions punters ask
What time do the Springboks play Italy?
Saturday 7 November 2026 at 13:40 SA time, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.
What time is Springboks v France?
Friday 13 November 2026 at 22:10 SA time, at the Stade de France in Paris.
What time do the Springboks play Ireland?
Saturday 21 November 2026 at 18:40 SA time, at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Who will the Boks face at Twickenham?
The northern team that finishes in the same position as South Africa in their tables. It’s settled after the 21 November round, and the finals weekend runs from 27 to 29 November.
Can I bet on the whole tournament?
Some bookmakers offer outright markets on the Nations Championship. Check the rugby section closer to the finals.
Last updated 11 November 2026