South Africa schedules rugby warm-up match against Fiji
According to CNA Sport, South Africa will play Fiji in a warm-up match on September 18 next year at Central Coast Stadium near Sydney ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with the Springboks chasing a third straight title and opening their World Cup campaign on October 3 against Italy in Adelaide. The match against Fiji is described as a tough test by Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus, and Fiji are described as one of the top 10 ranked teams. South Africa and Fiji have met three times before, with the Springboks winning all three, the most recent in the 2011 World Cup.
Key facts
- 01Sept 18 next year: warm-up match for South Africa vs Fiji at Central Coast Stadium near Sydney
- 02World Cup 2027 opener for South Africa on Oct 3 vs Italy in Adelaide
- 03South Africa and Fiji have met three times before; Springboks won all three; last meeting in 2011 World Cup
- 04Fiji open their World Cup campaign against Spain, then play Canada and Argentina; South Africa in Pool B with Georgia and Romania
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