Springboks Kwagga Smith

Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith has officially emerged as the Breakdown King of 2023, according to the statistics. Source: TwitterSource: Springboks Twitter

When do the Springboks face the All Blacks in their Rugby World Cup warmup at Twickenham?

The Springboks face old foes the New Zealand All Blacks in a glamorous Rugby World Cup warmup clash at Twickenham later this month.

Springboks Kwagga Smith

Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith has officially emerged as the Breakdown King of 2023, according to the statistics. Source: TwitterSource: Springboks Twitter

The Springboks face the New Zealand All Blacks in a glamorous Rugby World Cup warmup clash at Twickenham later this month.

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Springboks meet old foes at Twickenham

Newly-crowned Rugby Championship winners the New Zealand All Blacks will meet the Springboks at Twickenham on August 25th with kickoff at 19:30 SA time.

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Rugby World Cup creeping up on us

As of today, the Springboks will be kicking off their campaign against Scotland in 38 days.

The Springboks’ preparations for the 2023 World Cup have headed into the home straight, with just three more warm-up games before the team’s title defence begins. South Africa will face Argentina this weekend, before also facing Wales and New Zealand in crucial pre-tournaments matches.

As a reminder, it shouldn’t be forgotten that the final Springbok World Cup squad will be announced on Tuesday, 8 August at a special event taking place from 2-4pm. Their opener at the Rugby World Cup is against Scotland on September 10th.

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Eben Etzebeth of South Africa takes part in the South Africa captain’s run ahead of their rugby test match against New Zealand at Mt Smart in Auckland on July 14, 2023. (Photo by Michael BRADLEY / AFP)

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