Springboks and Wallabies Set for Massive 100th Test Milestone

• The Springboks and Wallabies are heading towards a historic milestone that will add another major chapter to one of rugby’s oldest rivalries
• The landmark Test will come during a packed 2027 season, with both nations preparing for a massive Rugby World Cup campaign
• The latest development comes shortly after Australia edged the Springboks in a dramatic Perth thriller that went down to the wire

The Springboks are set to face Australia in a historic 100th Test between the two rugby nations in 2027, adding another major chapter to a rivalry that began almost a century ago.

Rugby Australia confirmed its 2027 international schedule on 29 September 2026, revealing that the Wallabies will meet South Africa twice during the Rugby Championship. The second encounter will be the 100th Test between the sides.

Rugby Australia said the final meeting would mark "the 100th Test between Australia and South Africa" in a rivalry dating back to 1933.

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Milestone comes after Perth thriller

RugbyPass reports that the announcement comes just days after Australia edged the Springboks 42-38 in Perth on Sunday, 27 September 2026. The Wallabies survived a late South African fightback at Optus Stadium, producing one of the highest-scoring encounters between the teams in recent years.

That result adds another layer of interest to the next meetings, although the 2027 fixtures will be played under a different competition calendar as the Rugby Championship returns in full for the World Cup year. SANZAAR previously confirmed that the tournament would return in 2027 after being replaced by other international fixtures in 2026.

Wallabies build towards home World Cup

Australia's 2027 schedule will include Tests against Argentina, New Zealand, South Africa and Ireland before the World Cup begins in October.

The Wallabies will open their World Cup campaign against Hong Kong China at Optus Stadium on 1 October, while the Springboks are scheduled to begin their title defence against Italy in Adelaide on 3 October.

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Rugby Australia described the 2027 tournament as a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" for the country, with the Wallabies preparing for a home World Cup.

The 100th Test will therefore form part of a significant international season for both teams, although the precise venue and date remain to be announced.

The Springboks-Wallabies rivalry will reach its 100th Test in 2027, with the milestone fixture forming part of Australia's World Cup build-up. The historic meeting will follow 2 Rugby Championship clashes between the teams, with further details still to come.

Paul de Villiers opens up on Springboks' lessons from Perth

Briefly News also reported that Springboks star Paul de Villiers has broken his silence after the dramatic 42-38 defeat to Australia in Perth, admitting that the loss provided the team with important lessons.

De Villiers, who earned his fifth Test cap in the match, said the Springboks were determined to respond when the Nations Championship resumes in November.

Source: Briefly News