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Springboks vs England

The first-ever Nations Championship opens with the South African national rugby team playing against England in their first match since 2024.

The Nations Championship, taking place every two years, brings together the twelve biggest international rugby teams in the world, and across six rounds, has them compete in a Northern versus Southern Hemisphere tournament to win rugby's newest title.

The Springboks and England have a long rivalry, and this latest match is another show of a strong desire to be recognized as the world’s best rugby nation.
The game takes place in South Africa, so the stadium is filled with passionate local supporters, creating a loud and energetic environment, and regardless of the final score, the game is a great display of international rugby at the highest level.

There are Park and Ride tickets available for the match.

(Image from Springboks official Facebook page)


Date: 4 July 2026

Time: Gates open from 2pm. Kick off is at 5.40pm

Price: R950 - R3000


Venue address: Ellis Park Stadium (Emirates Airline Park), S Park Ln, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg

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Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Accessibility details: Ellis Park is fully equipped for wheelchair users, offering dedicated seating bays, accessible ramps, specially demarcated parking areas, and service animal accommodations.


Website: https://springboks.rugby

Tel: +27 21 928 7000

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationschampionship/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/springboks