The Springboks are set to continue their unbeaten run in the end-of-year tour as they face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, November 22. The match is scheduled to begin at 19:40 South Africa time.
Match Overview
As part of their five-match tour, the Springboks, under coach Rassie Erasmus, started with a victory over Japan at Wembley Stadium. Subsequent wins included a triumph against France at Stade de France and a recent match against Italy at Allianz Stadium in Turin, maintaining their undefeated status throughout the tour.
Referee and Officials
For this highly anticipated match, England’s Matthew Carley will serve as the referee. He will be aided by fellow English officials Karl Dickson and Christophe Ridley. Additionally, Andrew Jackson will take on the role of Television Match Official (TMO), while Dan Jones will oversee foul play reviews.
Springboks’ Record Under Matthew Carley
Matthew Carley, age 40, has officiated eight previous matches involving South Africa but has not refereed any games against Ireland. The Springboks boast a solid track record under Carley, winning six out of eight matches. This gives them a win percentage of 75% in his officiated games.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2018 | Wales | Lost 20-22 | RFK Stadium, Washington DC |
| September 18, 2021 | Australia | Lost 17-30 | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| October 2, 2021 | New Zealand | Won 31-29 | Robina Stadium, Gold Coast |
| July 16, 2022 | Wales | Won 30-14 | Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town |
| November 19, 2022 | Italy | Won 63-21 | Luigi Ferraris Stadium, Genoa |
| August 25, 2023 | New Zealand | Won 35-7 | Twickenham, London |
| September 7, 2024 | New Zealand | Won 18-12 | Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town |
| July 19, 2025 | Georgia | Won 55-10 | Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit |
Upcoming Fixtures
The Springboks’ upcoming matches include:
- November 1: Japan vs South Africa – WON 61-7
- November 8: France vs South Africa – WON 32-17
- November 15: Italy vs South Africa – WON 32-14
- November 22: Ireland vs South Africa – 19:40
- November 29: Wales vs South Africa – 17:10
The Springboks’ performance continues to draw attention as they aim to maintain their winning streak against formidable opponents such as Ireland.
