The deal allows the public broadcaster to air the upcoming second Castle Lager Inbound Series Test match between the Springboks and Italy (The Azzurri) on Saturday.

Kick-off is at 17:10 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.

The match will be broadcast live on SABC 2, SABC Radio stations and on SuperSport (DStv).

The broadcast agreement has been reached in recognition of the historic nature of this particular match, which will mark the 30th anniversary of the Springboks’ historic 1995 Rugby World Cup victory and forms part of the celebrations by SARU to commemorate this historic moment for the country.

“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.

As SARU, we are working closely with our broadcasters to ensure that all South Africans can be part of this historic occasion,” says Mark Alexander, the SARU President.

Nomsa Chabeli, the SABC’s Group CEO says it is the public broadcaster’s mandate and responsibility to bring a defining national moment to every South African.

“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,” adds Chabeli.

CEO Rendani Ramovha says SuperSport is pleased to contribute to the country’s celebration.

“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.”

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