2021 July rugby union tests

The 2021 mid-year rugby union internationals (also known as the summer internationals in the Northern Hemisphere) were a series of international rugby union matches. Due to ongoing restrictions around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of matches were cancelled, and some series moved so that the Northern Hemisphere nations hosted the matches, and some teams played for the first time since their final matches of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.[1]

The window was highlighted by the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa, which included a three-test series between the Lions and South Africa. Ahead of the tour, the Lions hosted their first home match since 2005, against Japan in Scotland, while South Africa were scheduled to host a two-test series against Georgia; the first time the teams had met outside the Rugby World Cup. The second test of this series was cancelled. Japan went on to play Ireland. Ireland also played the United States, having had to adapt their summer tour after their test series away to Fiji was cancelled.[2] To replace Ireland's tour, Fiji traveled to New Zealand for a first ever test series against the All Blacks, who also hosted Tonga. Tonga began their preparation for their 2023 Rugby World Cup qualification series against Samoa, and Samoa used a two-match series against the Māori All Blacks as their preparation. The three-test series between Australia and France was condensed to take place within 11 days, due to French club commitments and a hotel quarantine period for the France team.[3] Australia go on to play New Zealand in the first Bledisloe Cup match of the year.

England and Wales's summer tours were reversed, as England welcomed Canada and the United States, and Wales hosted Argentina. Wales, who were originally meant to play Uruguay as part of their South America tour, instead played Canada ahead of their two-test series against Argentina. Argentina also prepared for the series with a first visit to Bucharest since 1992 to play Romania, which replaced Argentina's cancelled home game against Georgia. Romania were scheduled to face Scotland for the first time since 2011 and Scotland were also due to play Georgia as part of their Eastern Europe tour, but both matches were cancelled.

The window also contained a number of other 2023 Rugby World Cup qualification warm-ups[citation needed] as Uruguay played an Argentina XV, the Cook Islands played a Tasman Mako HP XV and the New Zealand U20 team, and Zimbabwe played Zambia. Zimbabwe were also scheduled to play Portugal, but the match was cancelled.

Series

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Event Result Winner
South Africa v British & Irish Lions test series 2–1  South Africa
New Zealand v Fiji series 2–0  New Zealand
Australia v France test series 2–1  Australia
South Africa v Georgia test series 1–0  South Africa[a]
Argentina v Wales test series 0–1  Argentina[b]

Fixtures

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June

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2 June 2021
15:00 CAT (UTC+02)
Zimbabwe 31–8 Zambia
Try: Mudzekenyedzi 12' m
Juszczyk (2) 21' c, 52' c
Chiwambutsa 28' m
Burnett 34' m
Con: Mudariki (3/5) 22', 35', 53'
ReportTry: Chisenga 35' m
Pen: Mwashi (1/1) 79'
Police Grounds, Harare[4]
Attendance: 0
Referee: ZRU Appt. (Zimbabwe)

5 June 2021
15:00 CAT (UTC+02)
Zimbabwe 56–3 Zambia
Try: Mangongo 9' m
Katsevere (4) 32' m, 45' m, 48' m, 55' m
Chiwara (2) 57' m, 74' c
Mudariki 62' c
Mudzekenyedzi 65' m
Tshamala 72' c
Con: Mandivenga (1/4) 62'
White Sharpley (2/2) 73', 75'
ReportPen: Koloko (1/3) 12'
Police Grounds, Harare[4]
Attendance: 0
Referee: Paul Mente (South Africa)

12 June 2021
15:35 JST (UTC+09)
Japan XV 32–17Japan Sunwolves
Try: Horikoshi (2) 60' c, 80' c
Nakamura 65' c
Tatafu 71' m
Con: Matsuda (3/4) 62', 66', 80+1'
Pen: Tamura (1/2) 31'
Matsuda (1/1) 76'
ReportTry: Arai 19' c
Takeyama 39' c
Con: Yamasawa (2/2) 21', 40+1'
Pen: Takeyama (1/1) 68'
Shizuoka Stadium, Shizuoka[5]
Attendance: 18,434
Referee: Shuhei Kubo (Japan)

12 June 2021
Zimbabwe Cancelled [c] Namibia
Police Grounds, Harare[7]


26 June 2021
19:05 NZST (UTC+12)
Māori All Blacks 35–10 Samoa
Try: Stevenson 9' c, 38' c
Wainui 32' c
Dixon 57' c
Douglas 67'
Con: Black (3/3) 10' 33', 39' c
Ioane (2/2) 58', 68'
ReportTry: Foma'i 24'
Con: Iona (1/1) 25'
Pen: Iona (1/1) 46'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington[8]
Attendance: 0
Referee: Nic Berry (Australia)

Notes:

  • The sides faced each other for the first time since 2008.

26 June 2021
15:00 BST (UTC+01)
British & Irish Lions28–10 Japan
Try: Adams 12' c
Van der Merwe 18' c
Henshaw 23' c
Beirne 48' c
Con: Biggar (4/4) 13', 19', 24', 49'
ReportTry: Himeno 59' c
Con: Tamura (1/1) 60'
Pen: Tamura (1/2) 69'
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh[9]
Attendance: 16,500
Referee: Pascal Gaüzère (France)

Notes:

  • Hamish Watson and Zander Fagerson (British & Irish Lions) were named to start, but was withdrawn in the week leading up to the game due to injury and head knock. Justin Tipuric replaced Watson whilst Tadhg Furlong was promoted from the bench to replace Fagerson - Kyle Sinckler replaced Furlong on the bench.[10][11]
  • No replacement was made for Jack Conan.
  • Jack Cornelsen, Siosaia Fifita, Craig Millar and Naoto Saito (all Japan) made their international debuts.
  • Japan became the eighth test nation to play the British & Irish Lions.[12]

2/3/4 July

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2 July 2021
19:00 SAST (UTC+02)
South Africa 40–9 Georgia
Try: Fassi 4' m
Mbonambi 35' c
Reinach 37' c
Smith 54' c
H. Jantjies 58' c
Marx 68' c
Con: Pollard (4/5) 36', 38', 54', 58'
E. Jantjies (1/1) 69'
ReportPen: Abzhandadze (3/3) 3', 18', 25'
Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria[15]
Attendance: 0
Referee: Mike Adamson (Scotland)

Notes:


3 July 2021
16:30 NZST (UTC+12)
Māori All Blacks 38–21 Samoa
Try: Dixon 22' c
Lowe (2) 34' m, 58' m
Penalty try (2) 40', 63'
Wainui 46' m
Con: Black (1/2) 23'
Ioane (1/2) 47'
ReportTry: Foma'i 24' c
Alosio 41' c
Tuiloma 80' c
Con: Iona (2/2) 25', 42'
Taefu (1/1) 80'
Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland[16]
Attendance: 10,000
Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)

Notes:


3 July 2021
19:05 NZST (UTC+12)
New Zealand 102–0 Tonga
Try: McKenzie 2' m
Papalii (2) 5' c, 37' m
Weber (3) 7' c, 16' c, 50' c
Jordan (5) 9' m, 20' c, 47' m, 55' c, 68' m
Jacobson 42' c
Mo'unga 54' c
R. Ioane 61' c
Tuipulotu 77' c
Bridge 80' c
Con: Mo'unga (7/11) 6', 8', 17', 20', 43', 51', 54'
B. Barrett (4/5) 56', 62', 77', 80'
Report
Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland[16]
Attendance: 15,024
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand) [f]

Notes:


3 July 2021
13:00 IST (UTC+01)
Ireland 39–31 Japan
Try: Farrell 8' c
McCloskey 26' m
Bealham 40' c
Van der Flier 49' c
Stockdale 52' c
Con: Carbery (4/5) 9', 40', 50', 53'
Pen: Carbery (2/2) 62', 69'
ReportTry: Leitch 11' c
Lafaele 36' c
Fifita 43' c
Saito 57' c
Con: Tamura (4/4) 12', 37', 45', 58'
Pen: Tamura (1/1) 4'
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Karl Dickson (England)

Notes:


3 July 2021
15:00 BST (UTC+01)
Wales 68–12 Canada
Try: Williams (2) 6' c, 45' c
Botham 14' m
Holmes (2) 20' c, 80+1' c
Smith 27' c
Dee 31' c
Rowlands 36' c
Basham (2) 56' c, 61' c
Con: Sheedy (7/8) 7', 21', 28', 32', 37', 46', 57'
B. Thomas (2/2) 62', 80+3'
ReportTry: Lloyd 4' m
Coats 68' c
Con: Nelson (1/2) 68'
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Attendance: 8,200
Referee: Nika Amashukeli (Georgia)

Notes:


3 July 2021
Portugal Cancelled [g] Zimbabwe
Lisbon

3 July 2021
21:00 EEST (UTC+03)
Romania 17–24 Argentina
Try: Căpățână 45' m
Pen: Melinte (4/5) 5', 22', 32', 62'
Report
(In Romania)
Try: Bruni 14' m
Cordero 24' m
Penalty try 36'
González 73' c
Con: Miotti (1/1) 74'
Stadionul Arcul de Triumf, Bucharest[20]
Attendance: 4,000
Referee: Mathieu Raynal (France) [h]

Notes:


4 July 2021
14:00 BST (UTC+01)
England 43–29 United States
Try: Underhill 6' m
Lawrence 14' c
Cokanasiga (2) 23' c, 30' c
Blamire 49' m
Smith 65' m
Randall 69' c
Con: Smith (5/7) 15', 24', 32', 70'
ReportTry: Faʻanana-Schultz 41' m
Dolan 57' c
Germishuys 73' c
Dyer 77' c
Con: Carty (3/4) 58', 74', 78'
Pen: Carty (1/1) 5'
Twickenham Stadium, London[22]
Attendance: 10,000
Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)

Notes:


4 July 2021
14:10 UYT (UTC-03)
Uruguay 42–26 Argentina XV
Try: Vilaseca 11' c
Kessler 32' c
Dotti 40' c
Viñals 48' c
Echeverry 61' c
Gattas 80' c
Con: Berchesi (5/5) 12', 33', 40', 49', 62'
Echeverry (1/1) 80'
ReportTry: Elías 19' c
Fernández Criado 24' c
Daireaux 59' m
Simes 74' c
Con: Elías (2/2) 19', 25'
Prisciantelli (1/2) 74'
Estadio Charrúa, Montevideo
Attendance: 0
Referee: Nehuén Jauri Rivero (Argentina)

7 July

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7 July 2021
13:00 NZST (UTC+12)
Tasman Mako HP XV New Zealand31–24 Cook Islands
Try: Lewis 12' c
Veamatahau 23' c
MacDonald (2) 44' m, 51' m
Napa'a 71' c
Con: Parata (3/5) 13', 24', 72'
ReportTry: Toki 31' m
Rudolph 40' c
Bikaca 63' m
Mato 67' c
Con: Sopoaga (2/4) 40', 68'
Tahunanui Fields, Nelson
Attendance: 100
Referee: NZR Appt. (New Zealand)

7 July 2021
20:00 AEST (UTC+10)
Australia 23–21 France
Try: Paenga-Amosa 34' c
Hooper 71' c
Con: Lolesio (2/2) 36', 71'
Pen: Lolesio (4/4) 44', 60', 80+4'
ReportTry: Villière (2) 6' m, 22' c
Con: Carbonel (1/2) 24'
Pen: Carbonel (2/2) 19', 52'
Jaminet (1/1) 62'
Lang Park, Brisbane [i][24]
Attendance: 20,000
Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand) [j]

Notes:

9/10 July

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10 July 2021
19:05 NZST (UTC+12)
New Zealand 57–23 Fiji
Try: J. Barrett 9' c
Havili (2) 18' c', 21' c
Bridge 44' m
Coles (4) 52' m, 64' c, 73' c, 76' c
Jordan 69' m
Con: Barrett (6/9) 10', 18', 22', 65', 74', 77'
ReportTry: Tuisue 28' m
Kunavula 48' m
Penalty try 61'
Pen: Volavola (2/2) 6', 13'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Attendance: 15,103
Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand) [l]

Notes:


10 July 2021
13:00 BST (UTC+01)
Argentina 20–20 Wales
Try: Matera 39' c
De la Fuente 46' c
Con: Sánchez (2/2) 41', 47'
Pen: Sánchez (2/4) 16', 45'
ReportTry: Rowlands 51' c
Williams 71' c
Con: Evans (2/2) 52', 72'
Pen: Sheedy (2/2) 18', 27'
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff [m]
Attendance: 8,200
Referee: Matthew Carley (England)

Notes:

  • This is the first draw between these two nations in 19 meetings.

10 July 2021
15:00 BST (UTC+01)
England 70–14 Canada
Try: Blamire (3) 1' c, 40' c', 59' c
Radwan (3) 15' c, 50' c, 61' c
Cokanasiga (2) 20' c, 23' c
Genge 46' c
Penalty try 13'
Con: Smith (9/9) 2', 16', 22', 25', 41', 46', 52', 60', 63'
ReportTry: Braude 10' c
Lloyd 33' c
Con: Nelson (2/2) 11', 34'
Twickenham Stadium, London
Attendance: 10,000
Referee: Craig Evans (Wales) [n]

Notes:



10 July 2021
19:15 IST (UTC+01)
Ireland 71–10 United States
Try: Baloucoune 17' c
Kelleher (4) 24' c, 30' c, 44' c, 54' c
Timoney 27' c
McCloskey 56' m
Keenan 62' c
Coombes 71' c
Bealham 80' c
Con: Carbery (5/5) 19', 25', 28', 31', 45'
H. Byrne (3/4) 55', 64', 72'
Addison (1/1) 80'
Pen: Carbery (1/1) 8'
ReportTry: Baska 78' c
Con: Magie (1/1) 79'
Pen: Carty (1/1) 20'
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Mathieu Raynal (France)

Notes:

13 July

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13 July 2021
20:00 AEST (UTC+10)
Australia 26–28 France
Try: Gordon 38' c
Hooper 71' c
Con: Lolesio (2/2) 40', 72'
Pen: Lolesio (4/4) 17', 26', 46', 75'
ReportTry: Penaud 22' c
Con: Jaminet (1/1) 23'
Pen: Jaminet (7/7) 2', 10', 35', 51', 56', 63', 78'
Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne[24]
Attendance: 20,113
Referee: James Doleman (New Zealand)

Notes:

17 July

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17 July 2021
12:00 NZST (UTC+12)
New Zealand U20 New Zealand73–0 Cook Islands
Dilworth School, Auckland[30]
Referee: NZR Appt. (New Zealand)

17 July 2021
19:05 NZST (UTC+12)
New Zealand 60–13 Fiji
Try: Reece (3) 15' c, 31' c, 36' m
Savea 40' c
Jordan 42' c
R. Ioane 49' c
Taukei'aho (2) 59' m, 80' c
Frizell 68' c
Con: Mo'unga (5/6) 15', 33', 40', 42', 51'
B. Barrett (2/3) 69', 80'
Pen: Mo'unga (1/1) 29'
ReportTry: Ravai 44' c
Con: Volavola (1/1) 46'
Pen: Volavola (2/2) 5', 18'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Attendance: 25,800
Referee: Damon Murphy (Australia) [p]

Notes:


17 July 2021
20:00 AEST (UTC+10)
Australia 33–30 France
Try: McDermott 11' c
Lolesio 20' c
Tupou 51' c
Con: Lolesio (3/3) 12', 21', 53'
Pen: Lolesio (4/5) 26', 40', 73', 79'
ReportTry: Couilloud 8' c
Woki 36' c
Barassi 47' c
Con: Jaminet (3/3) 9', 37', 48'
Pen: Jaminet (3/4) 4', 14', 75'
Lang Park, Brisbane[24]
Attendance: 34,164
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)

Notes:


17 July 2021
13:00 SAST (UTC+02)
South Africa A 14–17South Africa Bulls
Try: Fassi 12' c
Simelane 38' c
Con: Jantjies (2/2) 13', 39'
ReportTry: Johannes 66' c
Grobbelaar 68' c
Con: Goosen (2/2) 68', 69'
Pen: C. Smith (1/1) 76'
Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town[31]
Attendance: 0
Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa)

17 July 2021
15:00 BST (UTC+01)
Argentina 33–11 Wales
Try: Moroni 11' c
Cubelli 28' c
Matera 79' c
Con: Sánchez (3/3) 12', 29', 79'
Pen: Sánchez (4/4) 26', 57', 65', 76'
ReportTry: Lane 8' c
Con: Evans (0/1)
Pen: Evans (2/2) 31', 51'
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff [q]
Attendance: 8,200
Referee: Luke Pearce (England)

Notes:

  • Matthew Screech (Wales) made his international debut.
  • Matías Moroni (Argentina) earned his 50th test cap.
  • This was Argentina's first win over Wales since their 26–12 victory in 2012, the last time they won in Wales.
  • Argentina win a test series for the first time since their 2-0 series win against Ireland in 2007.
  • Argentina record their biggest winning margin over Wales (22-point difference), surpassing the 18-point difference set in 2006.
  • This is the most points Argentina have scored against Wales when away from Argentina.

24 July

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24 July 2021
18:00 SAST (UTC+02)
South Africa 17–22British & Irish Lions
Try: de Klerk 49' m
Pen: Pollard (4/5) 13', 17', 26', 30'
ReportTry: Cowan-Dickie 43' c
Con: Biggar (1/1) 44'
Pen: Biggar (4/5) 19', 52', 55', 62'
Farrell (1/1) 78'
Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town[9]
Attendance: 0
Referee: Nic Berry (Australia)

Notes:

31 July

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31 July 2021
18:00 SAST (UTC+02)
South Africa 27–9British & Irish Lions
Try: Mapimpi 44' m
Am 60' c
Con: Pollard (1/2) 61'
Pen: Pollard (5/6) 3', 31', 70', 75', 80'
ReportPen: Biggar (3/4) 9', 16', 36'
Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town[9]
Attendance: 0
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)

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7 August

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7 August 2021
19:05 NZST (UTC+12)
New Zealand 33–25 Australia
Try: Reece 40' c
Mo'unga 51' c
Havili 58' m
McKenzie 64' m
Con: Mo'unga (2/4) 40', 52'
Pen: Mo'unga (3/3) 17', 21', 29'
ReportTry: Kellaway 36' m
Banks (2) 69' m, 74' m
Uelese 80' c
Con: Lolesio (1/4) 80+1'
Pen: Lolesio (1/3) 31'
Eden Park, Auckland[34]
Attendance: 47,000
Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand) [t]

Notes:


7 August 2021
18:00 SAST (UTC+02)
South Africa 19–16British & Irish Lions
Try: Kolbe 55' c
Con: Pollard (1/1) 56'
Pen: Pollard (2/4) 11', 35'
Steyn (2/2) 66', 78'
ReportTry: Owens 18' c
Con: Russell (1/1) 20'
Pen: Russell (3/3) 16', 62', 74'
Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
Attendance: 0
Referee: Mathieu Raynal (France)

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Notes

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  1. ^ Second test cancelled due to Impacts of COVID-19.
  2. ^ First test was a drawn result; second test was won by Argentina.
  3. ^ Cancelled following COVID-19 continued restrictions in Namibia.[6]
  4. ^ Cancelled following COVID-19 continued restrictions in Namibia.[6]
  5. ^ Match was called off after three Scottish players tested positive for COVID-19[13]
  6. ^ Replaces Damon Murphy after travel restrictions meant Murphy was unable to travel to New Zealand.[17]
  7. ^ Cancelled following COVID-19 restrictions and rates in Portugal.[19]
  8. ^ Mathieu Raynal replaces Pascal Gaüzère following the announced that Gaüzère was to retire after the Lions v Japan game.[21]
  9. ^ Relocated to Suncorp from the Sydney Cricket Ground following new lockdown measures in Sydney.[23]
  10. ^ Swapped appointments with Paul Williams (Samoa v Tonga) after travel restrictions changed between Australia and New Zealand and Williams was unable to travel to Australia.
  11. ^ Match was called off following 12 positive COVID-19 cases in the South African camp and a further 4 in the Georgian team.[25]
  12. ^ Replaces Nic Berry after travel restrictions meant Berry was unable to travel to New Zealand.[26]
  13. ^ Although held in Cardiff, the game was listed as a home game for Argentina.[27]
  14. ^ Evans replaces Romain Poite after he got injured during the later stages of the 2020–21 Top 14 season.[28]
  15. ^ Match was called off following a number of COVID-19 positive cases within the Scottish camp.[29]
  16. ^ Replaces Angus Gardner after failing to recover from injury sustained in early 2021.
  17. ^ Although held in Cardiff, the game was listed as a home game for Argentina.
  18. ^ Match was called off following a number of COVID-19 positive cases within the Georgian camp.[32]
  19. ^ Replaced New Zealand's Brendon Pickerill for the full test series after Pickerill was unable to travel due to COVID restrictions.[33]
  20. ^ Non-neutral match official team due to continued travel restrictions into New Zealand

See also

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References

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  11. ^ LIONS V JAPAN: FAGERSON RULED OUT OF 1888 CUP
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  27. ^ Wales ready for intense meetings with Pumas
  28. ^ "L'arbitre Romain Poite forfait pour la finale de Top 14, Mathieu Raynal devrait le remplacer". L'Equipe. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  29. ^ ROMANIA SUMMER TEST CALLED OFF
  30. ^ NEW ZEALAND UNDER 20 READY FOR HOME CAMPAIGN
  31. ^ Double-header confirmed for Cape Town on Saturday
  32. ^ Georgia test called off
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