Kick off times for six big Tests on Saturday

There is no doubt that it is a great time to be a rugby fan, and after plenty of entertaining international matches this past weekend, there are several more kick off times to jot down in the diary for an upcoming ‘Super Saturday’ of Tests.

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.

KICK OFF TIMES TO NOTE FOR SEVERAL BIG TESTS

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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THIS PAST WEEKEND’S RESULTS

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