The Springboks will have an English referee in charge of their mouth-watering first Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland.
The clash, which is scheduled for Saturday, 6 September, will kick off at 09:05 (SA time).
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England’s Karl Dickson will have the whistle for the match.
He will be assisted by Nika Amashukeli (Georgia) and Jordan Way (Australia).
Australia’s Brett Cronan will be the TMO, while France’s Eric Gauzins will be the Foul Play Review Officer (FPRO).
Springboks’ Test record under Karl Dickson
Dickson, 43, has refereed the Springboks on three previous occasions, but never against the All Blacks nor in New Zealand.
South Africa have beaten Argentina and Wales with Dickson in charge, but lost to Ireland in Durban last July with him officiating.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Venue |
| 21 Aug 2021 | Argentina | Won 29-10 | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth |
| 13 Jul 2024 | Ireland | Lost 25-24 | Kings Park, Durban |
| 23 Nov 2024 | Wales | Won 45-12 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff |
Springboks’ 2025 Rugby Championship fixtures and results
16 August: South Africa vs Australia, Ellis Park, Johannesburg – LOST 38-22
23 August: South Africa vs Australia, Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town – WON 28-20
6 September: New Zealand vs South Africa, Eden Park, Auckland – 09:05
13 September: New Zealand vs South Africa, Sky Stadium, Wellington – 09:05
27 September: South Africa vs Argentina, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban – 17:10
4 October: Argentina vs South Africa, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London – 15:00
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