Ireland will face the world champion Springboks in the first Test of their South Africa tour at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Saturday 13 July 2024.
In their most recent encounter, Ireland beat South Africa 13-8 during a Pool B match at last year’s World Cup.
South Africa v Ireland
- Date: Saturday 13 July 2024
- Venue: Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria
- Kick-off: 4:00pm (5:00pm local)
- Referee: Luke Pearce (England)
Overall, Ireland and South Africa have played each other on 28 occasions since their first meeting in 1906. The Springboks have won 18 matches, whilst Ireland have won nine matches. There has also been one drawn match between the two sides.
South Africa Team
Ox Nche, Bongi Mbonambi, Frans Malherbe, Eben Etzebeth, Franco Mostert, Siya Kolisi (Captain), Pieter-Steph du Toit, Kwagga Smith, Faf de Klerk, Handré Pollard, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Damian de Allende, Jesse Kriel, Cheslin Kolbe, Willie le Roux
Replacements
Malcolm Marx, Gerhard Steenekamp, Vincent Koch, Salmaan Moerat, RG Snyman, Marco van Staden, Grant Williams, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
Ireland Team
Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, Joe McCarthy, Tadhg Beirne, Peter O’Mahony (Captain), Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, James Lowe, Bundee Aki, Robbie Henshaw, Calvin Nash, Jamie Osborne
Replacements
Ronan Kelleher, Cian Healy, Finlay Bealham, James Ryan, Ryan Baird, Conor Murray, Ciaran Frawley, Garry Ringrose
