South Africa's Springboks are gearing up for a challenging 2025 Test season, confirmed to include two away Tests against New Zealand. The team's 2024 success, including the Rugby Championship title and a clean sweep on their end-of-year tour, sets the stage for another thrilling year.
World champions South Africa will embark on an action-packed 2025 Test season, featuring two away Tests against their fierce rivals, New Zealand . SA Rugby has confirmed this upcoming clash, setting the stage for another thrilling chapter in the longstanding rivalry. The Springboks concluded their 2024 Test season on a high note, securing 11 victories out of 13 matches.
This impressive run included clinching the Rugby Championship title, achieving a clean sweep on their end-of-year tour, and culminating in a year-ending No. 1 world ranking. Building on this momentum, Rassie Erasmus and his squad are poised to tackle a challenging 2025 schedule. While the initial part of the season might appear relatively manageable, the Springboks face formidable opponents later in the year. Beyond the back-to-back Tests in New Zealand, they are also expected to encounter both France and Ireland on their end-of-year tour. This demanding itinerary will culminate in a 13-Test fixture list for 2025.The Springboks' 2024 success extended beyond their Test match victories. They added two prestigious trophies to their collection at SARU House in Cape Town: the Rugby Championship trophy (last won in 2019) and the Freedom Cup (against New Zealand, last held in 2009). They also retained the Prince William Cup (against Wales), the Nelson Mandela Challenge Plate (against Australia), and the Qatar Airways Cup. These accolades further enriched their already impressive trophy cabinet, which boasts four Webb Ellis Cups and the last two British & Irish Lions Series trophies (2009 and 2021), among other notable achievements. The 2024 Outgoing Tour commenced with confidence after the Springboks secured the Rugby Championship title against New Zealand, Australia, and Argentina. They continued to make their nation proud by achieving a clean sweep of victories over Scotland, England, and Wales, a feat they hadn't accomplished since 2013.
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