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South Africa have won seven of nine Tests against national sides in 2026, including three of four against New Zealand, with defeats only to New Zealand in Johannesburg and to Australia, 42–38 in Perth on 27 Sep, as of 2 Nov 2026.

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Ireland v South Africa · Sat 21 Nov · 16:40 Irish time · Aviva Stadium, Dublin · Nations Championship

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