South Africa national rugby union team of the rankings. Below is test matches played by South Africa up until 16 November 2018. Only fixtures recognised as test matches by the South African Rugby Union are listed. ± The Cavaliers was the name given to an unofficial (rebel) New Zealand team which toured South Africa in 1986. The New Zealand Rugby Union did not sanction the team and do not recognise the side as a New Zealand representative team. On 27 October 2018, head coach Rassie Erasmus named a 36-man squad for South Africa's end-of-year outgoing tour. On 5 November 2018, Faf de Klerk was added to
2018 England rugby union tour of South Africa 2018 England rugby union tour of South Africa In June 2018, England played a three-test series against as part of the 2018 mid-year rugby union tests. The series was part of the sixth year of the global rugby calendar established by World Rugby, which runs through to 2019. On 29 May, England finalised a 34-man tour squad for their 3-test series summer tour of South Africa. On 11 June, Jack Singleton joined the squad as a third choice hooker option and injury cover for Luke Cowan-Dickie. Coaching team: On 26 May 2018, head coach Rassie Erasmus named a 43-man squad