Kick off times for six big Tests on Saturday
Among the standout fixtures to look forward to this weekend, the Springboks will be determined to produce a much-improved performance when they tackle Italy once again, while the same could be said of the All Blacks as they take on France in their second Test.
Meanwhile, Ireland swing into action against Portugal, while Wales will be more than desperate to end an 18-Test losing streak when they face Japan.
There is all this, and more, to look forward to this Saturday, 12 July.
Saturday, 12 July 2025 Fiji v Scotland (05:00 kick off, SA time)
Japan v Wales (07:50)
New Zealand v France (09:05)
Springboks v Italy (17:10)
Portugal v Ireland (20:00)
Argentina v England (21:40)
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Japan 24-19 Wales
New Zealand 31-27 France
South Africa 42-24 Italy
Georgia 5-34 Ireland
Chile 40-16 Romania
Argentina 12-35 England
Maori All Blacks 26-29 Scotland
Waratahs 10-21 British & Irish Lions
USA 36-17 Belgium
Australia 21-18 Fiji
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