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South Africa v Wales

South Africa v Wales

Date: Saturday 18th July 2026

Venue: Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban

Kick-off: 4:40pm (5:40pm local)

Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)

TV Coverage: Live on ITV and S4C (UK)

Wales will tackle South Africa at the Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium in Durban on Saturday 18th July, during the third round of the 2026 Nations Championship.

In their most recent encounter, Wales fell to their biggest ever home defeat as the Springboks triumphed 73-0 in Cardiff during the 2025 Autumn Internationals.

Overall, Wales and South Africa have played each other on 44 occasions since their first meeting in 1906. The Springboks have won 36 matches, whilst Wales have won seven matches. There has also been one draw between the two sides.

South Africa v Wales - Recent History

Ethan Hooker celebrates a try for South Africa against Wales in 2025 Autumn Internationals

Under-strength Wales suffer record defeat to world champions South Africa

29th November 2025

Wales suffered a record 73-0 thumping to South Africa as Welsh rugby ended a miserable year with further humiliation in Cardiff.

Jordan Hendrikse scores a try for the Springboks against Wales in 2024 autumn internationals

Wales hit a new low after losing for the 12th game in a row

23rd November 2024

Wales slumped to a 12th successive Test match defeat and head coach Warren Gatland saw the pressure ramped up on him as world champions South Africa won 45-12 at the Principality Stadium.

Jesse Kriel celebrates a try for South Africa against Wales during 2024 Summer Internationals

South Africa pull clear in second half to overcome resilient Wales

22nd June 2024

Weakened Wales produced a battling performance before world champions South Africa turned on the power to triumph 41-13 at Twickenham.

Jesse Kriel scored two tries for South Africa against Wales in 2023 summer internationals

South Africa send message to World Cup rivals after demolishing Wales

19th August 2023

World champions South Africa delivered a ruthless display that bristled with pace and power to demolish Wales 52-16 at the Principality Stadium.

George North is tackled by Damian Willemse during 3rd Test of 2022 summer tour

Wales slip to defeat in Test decider as South Africa save their best for last

16th July 2022

World champions South Africa reserved their best for last as they ended Wales’ dream of a Test series triumph by winning the decider 30-14 in Cape Town.

Venue Information - Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban

Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium, Jacko Jackson Dr, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025, South Africa

Stadium Capacity: 46,000