Munster will face South Africa at Thomond Park this November.
The game will form part of the World Cup-winning Springboks’ Autumn Nations Series which will see them line out against Ireland, France, Italy, and England while the SA Select XV will play Munster Rugby and Bristol Bears in midweek games.
Munster's clash with South Africa will take place in Limerick on Thursday, November 10. It will be the first time in the professional era that the Reds have faced a Springboks touring side, with the last encounter taking place in 1970.
While the sides have met on three occasions, South Africa remain the only major touring side Munster have yet to record a win against.
Munster Rugby CEO Ian Flanagan commented: “We are delighted to welcome South Africa back to the province for the first time in over fifty years and we are grateful to the IRFU and SARU for all of their assistance in making this happen.
“Munster Rugby has a proud tradition of hosting major touring sides and to face the SA Select XV during this Autumn Series will be a hugely exciting prospect for the club and our supporters.
“Now that we have the opposition and date, we are exploring venue options and will finalise supporter and ticket details as soon as possible.”
Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber added:“Munster are a giant force in Ireland, and they will offer the SA Select XV exactly the type of test we need to build combinations and player depth as we prepare for the Rugby World Cup next year.
“We have been working with a large squad this year so that we can give an expanded group of players a chance to stake a claim for places in the Rugby World Cup and beyond, and by facing top opposition such as Munster and Bristol, I have no doubt we will get some of the answers we need with the international extravaganza about a year away.”
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