The world champion Springboks will kick off their five-Test end-of-year tour with a match against Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 1 November.
The match will start at 16:10 local time which is 18:10 (SA time).
Rassie Erasmus calls on Springbok fans
Ahead of the clash, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus called on all South African fans – and foes – to join him in the stands at Wembley.
“To all our supporters – and even those who does not support us – we’re playing Japan at Wembley Stadium,” Erasmus said.
“For us, it’s a obviously a great honour to play at a stadium like that, but also to play against a Japanese team that’s certainly grown a lot since 1995 when I saw them play the first time in Bloemfontein.
“Obviously they’ve beaten us before (at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in Brighton).
“We would love you to come out and support us and try and fill the stadium.
“It will definitely be a spectacle and a hard match. We know how good they have become and we know that’s also good preparation for us before the end-of-year tour.
“So hopefully we put up a good show and it would be lovely to have all of you at the stadium,” Erasmus added.
‘Miracle of Brighton’
The match will be only the fourth ever meeting between South Africa and Japan.
The first ever clash between the two nations took place – unforgettably for Springbok fans – during the 2015 Rugby World Cup when Eddie Jones’s Brave Blossoms upset South Africa 34-32 in the ‘Miracle of Brighton’.
Four years later, the Springboks did win two Tests within the space of seven weeks against Japan, firstly 41-7 in Saitama and then 26-3 in the quarter-finals of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Tokyo.
| Date | Result | Venue |
| 19 Sept 2015 | Lost 34-32 | Brighton Community Stadium, Brighton |
| 6 Sept 2019 | Won 41-7 | Kumagaya Rugby Stadium, Saitama |
| 20 Oct 2019 | Won 26-3 | Tokyo Stadium, Chofu, Tokyo |
Following the Japan Test, the Springboks will take on France at Stade de France in Paris (8 November), Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin (15 November), Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin (22 November), and Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff (29 November).
Tickets on sale
Tickets are still on sale for the much-anticipated clash at £32 for adults and £20 for kids (U16).
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The upcoming clash against Japan promises a thrilling spectacle for die-hard rugby fans and families looking for an unforgettable day out.
Tickets are available via www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Prices: £32 (adults), £20 (kids under 16)
*Booking fees apply
Don’t miss your chance to witness the Springboks light up Wembley Stadium this November.
Springbok squad for Outgoing Tour
Forwards
Lood de Jager (Wild Knights), Ben-Jason Dixon (Stormers), Pieter-Steph du Toit (Verblitz), Thomas du Toit (Bath), Eben Etzebeth (Sharks), Johan Grobbelaar (Bulls), Jean Kleyn (Munster), Siya Kolisi (Sharks), Wilco Louw (Bulls), Malcolm Marx (Spears), Franco Mostert (Heat), Ox Nche (Sharks), Ruan Nortje (Bulls), Zachary Porthen (Stormers), Kwagga Smith (Shizuoka Blue Revs), RG Snyman (Leinster), Gerhard Steenekamp (Bulls), Marco van Staden (Bulls), Boan Venter (Edinburgh), Jan-Hendrik Wessels (Bulls), Jasper Wiese (D-Rocks)
Backs
Kurt-Lee Arendse (Bulls), Damian de Allende (Wild Knights), Andre Esterhuizen ( Sharks), Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (Stormers), Ethan Hooker (Sharks), Cheslin Kolbe (Sungoliath), Jesse Kriel (Eagles), Manie Libbok (Liners), Canan Moodie (Bulls), Handre Pollard (Bulls), Cobus Reinach (Stormers), Morne van den Berg (Lions), Edwill van der Merwe (Sharks), Damian Willemse (Stormers), Grant Williams (Sharks).
Players on standby:
Forwards: Juarno Augustus (Ulster), Neethling Fouche (Stormers), Bongi Mbonambi (Sharks), Salmaan Moerat (Stormers), Asenathi Ntlabakanye (Lions), Evan Roos (Stormers), Vincent Tshituka (Sharks)
Backs: Lukhanyo Am (Sharks), Sebastian De Klerk (Bulls), Makazole Mapimpi (Sharks)
