South Africa's Springboks are set to host Australia in the opening match of the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park in Johannesburg this Saturday. The Wallabies arrive in Johannesburg following a three-test series against the British and Irish Lions, which concluded with a 22-12 victory. Meanwhile, the Springboks won last year's Rugby Championship by ten points and head into the competition after dominant performances in their July Tests against Italy and Georgia, as they aim to defend their Rugby Championship title. Here’s all the key information about the highly anticipated clash between the Wallabies and the Springboks, including broadcast details and betting odds.
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South Africa v Australia Details
The first match of the Rugby Championship between South Africa and Australia will be played at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa, and the kickoff is at 16:10 BST on Saturday, 16th August.
- Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Time: 16:10 BST
- Location: Emirates Airline Park, in Johannesburg, South Africa
- Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
Where to Watch South Africa Springboks vs Australia Wallabies Live on TV or Stream
| Country/Region | TV Channel/Stream |
|---|---|
| UK & Ireland | Sky Sports |
| Australia | Stan Sport, Nine Network |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ |
| Hong Kong, Singapore and across southeast Asia | Premier Sports Asia |
| USA | FloRugby |
How To Stream Springboks vs Wallabies
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Fans in the UK can tune in live on Sky Sports. Plans start at £35 per month, or £20 for existing Sky subscribers. Alternatively, opt for a Now Sports subscription at £14.99 per day or £34.99 per month.
Australian fans can enjoy streaming the match for FREE on Channel 9 and 9Now. For full access to every rugby match, a subscription to Stan Sport is required, priced at $20 per month in addition to a regular Stan subscription, which starts at $12 per month.
Fans in South Africa will be able to watch the game on SuperSport Rugby and Grandstand.
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South Africa Form, Team News and Lineup
South Africa showcased their dominance in last year's Rugby Championship, finishing eight points clear at the top with an impressive record of five wins and just one loss. The reigning world champions head into this year's tournament in excellent form, riding an eight-match winning streak. Their recent victories include commanding performances against the Barbarians, Italy, and Georgia. In their final warm-up game before the Championship opener, South Africa delivered a resounding 55-10 victory over Georgia last month.
South Africa Lineup:
15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Edwill van der Merwe, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Grant Williams, 8 Siya Kolisi (captain), 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Marco van Staden, 5 Lood de Jager, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Wilco Louw, 2 Malcolm Marx, 1 Ox Nche.
Replacements: 16 Bongi Mbonambi, 17 Boan Venter, 18 Asenathi Ntlabakanye, 19 Franco Mostert, 20 Kwagga Smith, 21 Cobus Reinach, 22 Canan Moodie, 23 Damian Willemse.
Australia Wallabies Form, Team News and Lineup
Australia has been enduring challenging campaigns, finishing last in each of the past two years. The Wallabies endured a dismal Rugby Championship last year, managing just one victory while succumbing to five defeats. Their struggles with form continued in recent matches, managing only one win in their three-match series, which was a 22-12 win over the British and Irish Lions.
Australia Lineup: 15 Tom Wright, 14 Max Jorgensen, 13 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, 12 Len Ikitau, 11 Dylan Pietsch, 10 James O’Connor, 9 Nic White, 8 Harry Wilson (captain), 7 Fraser McReight, 6 Tom Hooper, 5 Will Skelton, 4 Nick Frost, 3 Taniela Tupou, 2 Billy Pollard, 1 James Slipper.
Replacements: 16 Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 17 Angus Bell, 18 Zane Nonggorr, 19 Jeremy Williams, 20 Langi Gleeson, 21 Tane Edmed, 22 Tate McDermott, 23 Andrew Kellaway.
South Africa Springboks vs Australia Wallabies Match Odds
| Bookmakers | South Africa to Win | Draw | Australia to Win |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.10 | 36.00 | 7.00 |
| Paripesa | 1.10 | 36.00 | 7.00 |
| Betway | 1.10 | 40.00 | 8.80 |
