The 2026 Test season kicks off in earnest on Saturday, and the Springboks’ encounter against England is a headline fixture as a strong, settled side tackles an unpredictable opponent that will happily embrace the underdog tag.
The blockbuster match in Johannesburg will be overseen by New Zealand referee James Doleman, while Andrew Brace (IRFU) and Pierre Brousset (FFR) will serve as his assistants. Richard Kelly (NZR) will be in the TMO box.
South Africa have won the last three meetings against England, their best run of success against the Red Roses since they won nine in a row from 2006-12.
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