SA Rugby, SuperSport and the SABC have reached an agreement for the public broadcaster to air one of the Springboks’ Tests this month.
The second match between the Boks and Italy on Saturday, 12 July (5.10pm) at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha will be broadcast live on SABC 2, SABC radio stations and SuperSport.
SA Rugby, SuperSport and the SABC announced a broadcast agreement between the two media houses to enable the SABC to broadcast the second Test between the Springboks and Italy on 12 July, which will also mark the 30th anniversary of the Boks historic 1995 RWC victory – more here:… pic.twitter.com/9O0NbGVPam
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The deal was made in recognition of the historic nature of the match, which will mark the 30th anniversary of the Springboks’ 1995 World Cup triumph, and forms part of SA Rugby’s nationwide celebration of that iconic moment in South African sport.
“The 1995 triumph was a moment that captured the attention of the world – revealing the unmatched power of sport to bring people together, to heal deep wounds and to inspire a country that was still finding its feet as a young democracy,” said SA Rugby president Mark Alexander
“As Saru, we are working closely with our broadcasters to ensure that all South Africans can be part of this historic occasion.”
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SABC Group CEO Nomsa Chabeli said: “As the public broadcaster, we view it as our mandate and responsibility to bring such defining national moments to every South African.
“Whether in a township, village or city, every citizen should be able to relive the spirit of 1995 – a spirit of hope, unity and excellence. We therefore extend our deepest appreciation to SARU and SuperSport for enabling this collaborative agreement. This partnership is a testament to the power of shared purpose — where commercial imperatives and public interest converge to serve a higher calling: nation-building.”
“We also recognise and celebrate the power of rugby in shaping our national identity. Rugby has brought us together in the most powerful of ways — in 1995, in 2007, in 2019, and again in 2023. And now, in 2025, we honour that enduring legacy.”
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SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha said: “SuperSport is pleased to be able to contribute to the country’s celebration of 30 years of Springbok excellence since that unforgettable moment in 1995.
“That moment united the whole country and we are honoured to be involved in helping unite the country once more around the Springboks.
“This year also marks 30 years of SuperSport as a stand-alone channel and we are proud to share this milestone with the most successful rugby nation in men’s Rugby World Cup history – the Springboks.
“To make this moment special, SuperSport has a variety of activities throughout the year, including the Springbok Dream Team and special broadcasts on Your World of Champions on DStv.”
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