Bloemfontein to host historic Bok Test against Portugal
Bloemfontein will host the first historic Test between the Springboks and Portugal in July.
The four-time Rugby World Cup champions will return to Bloemfontein for the first time since their 13-12 defeat against Wales in 2022.
The confirmation of Bloemfontein as the venue for the Test match completes the domestic Test schedule, which begins with a two-Test series against top international rivals Ireland in Pretoria and Durban on 6 and 13 July, respectively.
This will be followed a week later by the Portugal Test.
The 2023 Rugby World Cup Champions will face New Zealand in the Rugby Championship in two Tests in Johannesburg and Cape Town on 31 August and 7 September, respectively.
The Boks will then face Argentina in Nelspruit on 28 September.
“We are delighted that we will be returning to Bloemfontein for this historic match, and we are determined to continue to make our passionate supporters proud,” said SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus.
“With the venue now confirmed, we can go full steam ahead with our planning for the home Tests from an operational perspective.
“There’s no doubt it has added to the excitement for the season ahead, especially after capping off the 2023 season by defending the Rugby World Cup title.”
