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Barbarians vs Springboks
20
Jun
Date
20 Jun (Saturday)
Time
Sat, 17:00–20:00
Venue
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, 70 Prince Alfred Rd, North End
Gqeberha, South Africa
📝 Useful Information
The Springboks are scheduled to play the Barbarians at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, 20 June 2026. This match serves as the official season opener for the reigning World Champions before they begin their inaugural Nations Championship campaign.
Tickets went on sale on Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
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Event Details
Ticketing Information
Match Context & Coaching
•Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
•Date: Saturday, 20 June 2026
•Kick-off Time: 17:00 SAST
•Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
•Type: International Friendly (non-cap match)
•Starting Price: From R250 per person.
•Where to Buy: Exclusively through the Official Ticketmaster South Africa site.
•Official Ticketmaster South Africa site
•Hospitality: Premium hospitality suites are also available through providers like Sports Travel.
•Springboks: Head coach Rassie Erasmus will use the fixture to test new combinations and "fine-tune" the squad for a demanding 13-test season.
•Barbarians: The invitational side will be led by a high-profile coaching quartet including Scott Robertson (former All Blacks coach) and Felipe Contepomi (Los Pumas head coach), supported by Patrice Collazo and Kenny Lynn.
•History: This is the second consecutive year the Boks host the Barbarians, following a dominant 54–7 victory in Cape Town in June 2025.
Updated at 19 Mar 2026
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