Image with the team list of South Africa for the test against Japan. Media release with the team naming: https://www.springboks.rugby/news-features/articles/2025/10/28/porthen-to-make-bok-debut-as-erasmus-sticks-with-tested-combinations-against-japan/

Image with the team list of Japan (starting XV) for the test against Japan. Media release with the team naming: https://en.rugby-japan.jp/2025/10/31/brave-blossoms-named-for-historic-wembley-clash-against-springboks/

Image with the team list of Japan (reserves) for the test against Japan. Media release with the team naming: https://en.rugby-japan.jp/2025/10/31/brave-blossoms-named-for-historic-wembley-clash-against-springboks/

International

🏉 South Africa v Japan
🗓️ Saturday 1 November 2025
📍 London
🕓 4.10pm GMT (local) / 6.10pm SAST / 1.10am JST* (*Sun 2 Nov)
📺 SuperSport (RSA) / WOWOW Live & J SPORTS 1 (JPN)

Referee: Eoghan Cross (IRFU)

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Japan image credit: rugbyjp.com

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Round 1 result:
South Africa 31 - 24 Japan

Match report:
www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribu...

Round 1 wrap-up:
www.world.rugby/wxv/news/961...

Match highlights are attached.

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Round 1
🏉 South Africa v Japan
🗓️ Friday 27 September 2024
📍 Cape Town
⌚️ 4.00pm SAST / 11.00pm JST / 2.00pm UTC
📺 JSports 2 (Japan)

Broadcast info: RugbyPass TV or local broadcaster

Referee: Maria Latos (GER)

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