The Springboks will have an early opportunity to avenge their recent chaotic defeat to the Wallabies in Perth after Rugby Australia confirmed their schedule for 2027. The Wallabies' schedule is highlighted by two clashes against the Boks, including the landmark 100th Test match between the two fierce rivals. This will be a chance for the Springboks to bounce back from their 42-38 loss in Perth.
The 2027 international season, which serves as a precursor to the Rugby World Cup on Australian soil later that year, will see the Springboks host the Wallabies twice during The Rugby Championship. While exact dates and venues for the South African leg of the tournament are still to be finalised by SANZAAR, the second clash between the two teams will carry immense historical weight, marking the 100th Test match in a rivalry dating back to July 1933.
Australia's season opens with an inaugural Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup fixture against New Zealand at Suncorp Stadium on April 25, before hosting Argentina in Sydney and Townsville in July. The Wallabies then open their Rugby Championship campaign by taking on Los Pumas across two Test matches at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, July 10, and Queensland Country Bank Stadium a week later.
The Wallabies will face the All Blacks at home on Saturday, July 31, before heading abroad for Tests against New Zealand and defending world champions South Africa. This will be a crucial part of their preparation for the Rugby World Cup, which kicks off on October 1 in Perth, with the final scheduled for Accor Stadium in Sydney on November 13.
Australia wrap up their World Cup preparations on September 18 against Ireland at GIO Stadium in Canberra — the Australian capital's first Test match in a decade — celebrating 100 years since Australia's first clash with Ireland at Lansdowne Road in 1927. This will be a significant milestone for Australian rugby, and a chance for the Wallabies to fine-tune their skills before the World Cup.
The Springboks' defeat in Perth has provided valuable lessons for next year's World Cup, according to Jasper Wiese. The team can turn their pain into gain by learning from their mistakes and improving their performance. Rassie Erasmus has also acknowledged that the Springboks only have themselves to blame for their loss, and that they must work on their discipline and squad depth.
The historic 100th Test match between the Springboks and Wallabies will be a major highlight of the 2027 Rugby Championship. The Springboks will be looking to make amends for their recent loss, while the Wallabies will be seeking to build on their momentum. The rivalry between the two teams is set to continue, with the 100th Test match promising to be an exciting and closely contested encounter.
Key points
- The Springboks will host the Wallabies twice in 2027, including the 100th Test match between the two teams.
