Springboks v Argentina in London: Kick-off time, Referee – Confirmed
The Springboks take on Argentina in London on Saturday. Here's what time it gets underway as well as who will referee the Test.
The Springboks close off their Rugby Championship campaign against Los Pumas in London.
The Springboks have one more hurdle separating them from the Rugby Championship trophy – Argentina.
South Africa is set to jet off to London to face Argentina in a rematch from the Durban Test in the last round of the Rugby Championship knowing that a win will be enough to successfully defend their Rugby Championship trophy.
Here’s what time the action will get underway. Additionally, this is who will blow the whistle in this must-win test.
WHAT TIME IS KICK-OFF FOR SPRINGBOKS V ARGENTINA?
The Springboks face Argentina in London on Saturday, 4 October 2025.
Kick-off at 15:00 (SA Time).
Meanwhile, the Wallabies and All Blacks will play earlier in the day (11:45 kick-off SA time). Furthermore, this will be last Test match of the 2025 Rugby Championship.
REFEREES AND MATCH OFFICIALS CONFIRMED
Italian referee Andrea Piardi has been appointed as the referee for the Springboks’ final Test match of their Rugby Championship campaign.
He will be assisted by Nika Amashukeli (Georgia) and Eoghan Cross from Ireland. Meanwhile, Ian Tempest from Ireland will be the TMO official.
Finally, Matteo Liperini (Italy) is the Foul Play Review Officer for the Test match between the Springboks and Argentina in London.
Referee: Andrea Piardi (FIR)
Assistant Referee 1: Nika Amashukeli (GRU)
Assistant Referee 2: Eoghan Cross (IRFU)
TMO: Ian Tempest (RFU)
FPRO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)
BOKS ON THE BRINK OF MAKING HISTORY
The Springboks are on the brink of going back-to-back in The Rugby Championship for the first time in their history.
Ultimately, no Bok side before them has achieved this feat.
Meaning, Rassie Erasmus, Siya Kolisi and the Springboks are on the brink of even more greatness.
As mentioned, all they need is a win against Los Pumas in London on Saturday to be crowned the 2025 Rugby Championship Champions.
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