The Springboks will have another New Zealand referee in charge for their second 2025 Rugby Championship Test against Australia in Cape Town on Saturday, 23 August.
The clash at the Cape Town Stadium will kick off at 17:10.
After Kiwi Ben O’Keeffe took charge of the opening clash against the Wallabies at Ellis Park in Johannesburg this weekend, James Doleman will be the man with the whistle in the Mother City.
He will be assisted by O’Keeffe and Italy’s Gianluca Gnecchi.
Australia’s Richard Kelly will be the TMO, while France’s Tual Trainini will be the Foul Play Review Officer (FPRO).
The Springboks lost the match at Ellis Park 38-22 after leading 22-0 after just 18 minutes.
The Springboks have a perfect record with Doleman in charge – although he has only officiated in one Springbok Test to date.
That Test came against Argentina in September 2022 when the Springboks won 36-20 at Estadio Libertadores de America in Buenos Aires.
Springboks’ Test record under James Doleman
| Date | Opponent | Result | Venue |
| 17 Sept 2022 | Argentina | Won 36-20 | Estadio Libertadores de America, Buenos Aires |
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 – 17:10
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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