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Is South Africa vs Australia on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Rugby Championship clash
South Africa vs Australia is due to kick off at 4.10pm BST on Saturday 16 August at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Action, with coverage on the channel from 4pm BST. A live stream will be available via Sky Go and NOW.
Dewald Brevis is almost certain to win an ODI debut following some superb efforts in the 20-over series that the Aussies won 2-1.
Australia prop James Slipper and winger Dylan Pietsch were ruled out of the second Rugby Championship test against South Africa in a double blow to the Wallabies' hopes on Sunday. Slipper reported concussion symptoms after the shock 38-22 win over the Springboks on Saturday in Johannesburg and failed a head injury check.
After a nail-biting T20I series, Australia will host South Africa in a three-match ODI series, starting from 19th August in Cairns.
Captain and No 8 Harry Wilson scored two tries as Australia staged a remarkable comeback to stun South Africa 38-22 in the 2025 Rugby Championship opener in Johannesburg. Trailing by 22 points after 19 minutes,
After 18 minutes of an unforgettable opening instalment to this year’s Rugby Championship, those wishing to stick the knife into Australian rugby – while also denigrating the Lions’ recent achievement – will have been feeling pretty smug;
James O’Connor will play his first test for Australia in three years after being handed the flyhalf jersey for the Rugby Championship opener against South Africa on Saturday in a surprise move from coach Joe Schmidt.