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A South African A team makes its long-awaited return to action, facing the Zimbabwe Sables on June 20 in Gqeberha. This marks the first time the SA A team has played since the 2022 end-of-year tour, where they battled Munster and Bristol Bears.
This match, scheduled for 12h00 local time, serves as a prelude to the Springboks' clash against the Barbarians at 15h00. Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus views this encounter as a crucial opportunity for player development ahead of the Rugby World Cup. He emphasizes the impact of past SA A matches on players like Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Ruan Nortje, who have all risen to key positions in the national squad.
The Sables, fresh off their qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup—their first since 1991—are eager for this challenge. Head coach Pieter Benade expresses excitement about testing his team against one of the world's best, highlighting how experiences like this can elevate their standards.
As the Springboks gear up for their season, they are set to announce the SA A team coach soon, while the Boks prepare for an alignment camp in May ahead of their June training. The rugby action is heating up!
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