South Africa Springboks are set to play their first match of 2026, as they host the always formidable Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.
The Springboks last game came in November 2025, during the Autumn Internationals, in which they shellacked Wales 73-0 at Principality Stadium.
The Barbarians met the Boks in 2025 in a similar early summer test. The South Africa side won that game 54-7.
Here’s what to know as South Africa hosts the Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, including kickoff time and team lineups.
South Africa Springboks Vs. Barbarians Kickoff Time
The South Africa Springboks and Barbarians will kick off at 9:00 a.m. ET on June 20, 2026.
How To Watch South Africa Springboks Vs. Barbarians
FloRugby is streaming the South Africa Springboks vs. Barbarians match live in the United States on FloRugby and the FloSports app.
South Africa Springboks Squad
- Ox Nche
- Andre-Hugo Venter
- Carlu Sadie
- Riley Norton
- Franco Mostert
- Siya Kolisi
- Pieter-Steph du Toit
- Jasper Wiese
- Grant Williams
- Quan Horn
- Edwill van der Merwe
- Andre Esterhuizen
- Jesse Kriel
- Cheslin Kolbe
- Aphelele Fassi
Replacements: 16. JJ Kotze, 17. Khutha Mchunu, 18. Zachary Porthen, 19. Ben-Jason Dixon, 20. Paul de Villiers, 21. Evan Roos, 22. Faf de Klerk, 23. Vusi Simphiwe Moyo
Barbarians Rugby Squad
- Mayco Vivas
- Elliot Dee
- D’Arcy Rae
- Franco Molina
- Alex Moon
- Guido Petti
- Lachlan Boshier
- Miracle Faiilagi
- TJ Perenara
- Tomas Albornoz
- Duhan van der Merwe
- Alex Nankivell
- Virimi Vakatawa
- Andrew Kellaway
- Warrick Gelant
Replacements: 16. Leonel Oviedo, 17. Oli Kebble, 18. Pedro Delgado, 19. Izack Rodda, 20. Liam McConnell, 21. Santiago Arata, 22. Harry Plummer, 23. Tuidraki Samusamuvodre
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