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South Africa Rugby World Cup 2019 fixtures: squad, match dates and latest team news
When does the 2019 Rugby World Cup start?
The opening match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup kicks off on Friday, September 20, as nations from all across the globe compete for the Webb Ellis Cup.
Who is in South Africa's World Cup squad?
What date is South Africa's opening match?
It is against New Zealand on Saturday, September 21, at 10.45am BST.
Who is in South Africa's group?
What are South Africa's full RWC fixtures?
MATCH ONE
New Zealand vs South Africa... International Stadium Yokohama... Saturday, September 21... 10.45am BST... (ITV)
MATCH TWO
South Africa vs Namibia... City of Toyota Stadium... Saturday, September 28... 10.45am BST... (ITV)
MATCH THREE
South Africa vs Italy... Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa... Friday, October 4... 10.45am BST... (ITV 4)
MATCH FOUR
South Africa vs Canada... Kobe Misaki Stadium... Tuesday, October 8... 11.15am BST... (ITV 4)
When are the knockout rounds?
The quarter-finals are on October 19-20.
The semi-finals are on October 26-27.
The Bronze Final is on November 1.
The Final is on November 2.
What is the latest South Africa team news?
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has won his fitness battle to lead his country at the Rugby World Cup.
Kolisi had been a doubt since injuring his knee in May, missing the Springboks’ triumphant Rugby Championship campaign. However, he returned to play 53 minutes in their last Test, a 24-18 win over Argentina in Pretoria on Aug 17.
Giant lock Eben Etzebeth has made the cut despite an incident outside a bar over the weekend that forced South African Rugby to issue a statement in his support. He has denied any wrongdoing.
He is one of four second-rowers along with Lood de Jager, Franco Mostert and RG Snyman.
Pieter-Steph du Toit can also provide cover at lock but has been selected at loose forward, where the more mobile Kwagga Smith gets the nod ahead of Rynhardt Elstadt.
There is vast experience at No 8 with Francois Louw and Duane Vermeulen.
Handre Pollard will orchestrate the backline from fly-half, one of two out-and-out No 10s along with Elton Jantjies.
The versatile Frans Steyn can also cover that position, and at full-back, but has been selected as an inside centre.
Faf de Klerk, Herschel Jantjies and Cobus Reinach are the three scrum-halves, with three specialist wings in Makazole Mapimpi, Sbu Nkosi and Cheslin Kolbe. Full-back Warrick Gelant can also play on the wing if needed.
