Staff Reporter.
SA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday that tickets will be available exclusively via Ticketmaster for the series, which sees the Springboks face Italy in Pretoria and Gqeberha, before taking on Georgia in Mbombela.
These will be the first home Tests since South Africa’s dominant 48-7 win over Argentina in September 2024.
Tickets for the Boks’ home matches in their defence of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship title will go on sale one month later, on Friday, 13 June.
In addition, fans can look forward to a blockbuster announcement soon regarding an additional home fixture against the world-renowned Barbarians.
Rian Oberholzer, CEO of SA Rugby, said: “This is more than just the start of the season—it’s a chance for South Africans to once again unite behind a team that brings pride to the nation in a critical year for World Cup preparation.
“We had an amazing 2024 and we’re looking forward to seeing South Africans fill stadiums with passionate supporters, enjoying the experience as a memorable kick-off to a year filled with big challenges and even bigger opportunities.”
Springbok home Tests 2025:
Castle Lager Incoming Series
5 July: South Africa vs Italy, Loftus Versfeld (Pretoria)
12 July: South Africa vs Italy, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (Gqeberha)
19 July: South Africa vs Georgia, Mbombela Stadium (Nelspruit)
Castle Lager Rugby Championship
16 August: South Africa vs Australia, Emirates Airline Park (Johannesburg)
23 August: South Africa Australia, DHL Stadium (Cape Town)
27 September: South Africa vs Argentina, Hollywoodbets Kings Park (Durban)
Fans are urged to act quickly when tickets become available on 16 May, as demand is expected to be exceptionally high following last season’s 100% sellout of Springbok matches.
The July series will serve as the perfect warm-up for a thrilling international campaign for the Boks, which includes matches against the other three nations in the world’s top four – New Zealand, France and Ireland.