The South African Rugby Union have today confirmed the dates and venues for Ireland's three Test 2016 Summer Tour.
 
Ireland will take on the Rugby World Cup bronze medalists in three different venues over consecutive weekends in June 2016.  The first Test against the Springboks will take place in Cape Town on Saturday 11^th June, the second Test will be held in Johannesburg on Saturday 18^th June and the final Test of the series will be played in Port Elizabeth on Saturday 25^th June.
 
Ireland have never won a Test match in South Africa and last toured there in 2004 when the hosts won the Series 2-0.    

Since that series Ireland have won four of the six Test matches between the two nations all of which have been played in Ireland.

Brian O'Driscoll and Gavin Duffy in the Second Test in 2004. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Billy Stickland
 
Ireland 2016 Summer Tour Fixtures
 
South Africa v Ireland
DHL Newlands, Cape Town
Saturday 11^th June, 2016
 
South Africa v Ireland
Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg
Saturday 18^th June, 2016
 
South Africa v Ireland
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth
Saturday 25^th June, 2016