Rugby World Cup 2023: Springboks Pool B fixture times confirmed

The Springboks will have their work cut out for them at this year’s Rugby World Cup in France – or face an early flight home.

South Africa have never failed to progress from their group at any World Cup tournament since playing at their first at home in 1995.

However, Pool B is shaping up to be a severe test for Jacques Nienaber’s men.

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Much has been written about the timing of the draw of the four pools, and World Rugby has taken note and will conduct future draws closer to the tournament rather than 12 months out.

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The Springboks, who are fourth in the latest World Rugby rankings, have been drawn alongside top-ranked Ireland, fifth-placed Scotland, 15th-ranked Tonga and 19th-placed Romania.

Only the top two sides in each of the four pools will progress to the quarter-finals.

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SPRINGBOKS’ RUGBY WORLD CUP POOL B FIXTURES

As times SA

Sunday, 10 September – South Africa v Scotland, Stade de Marseille, Marseille – 17:45

Sunday, 17 September – South Africa v Romania, Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux – 15:00

Saturday, 23 September – South Africa v Ireland, Stade de France, Saint-Denis – 21:00

Sunday, 1 October – South Africa v Tonga, Stade de Marseille, Marseille – 21:00

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