The Rugby Championship Round Three: How to watch Wallabies v South Africa, teams, fixtures and more

Fri, Aug 26, 2022, 8:59 PM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
The Wallabies go back to back against the Springboks

The Wallabies are out to bounce back when they face the Springboks in Adelaide.

Dave Rennie's side were dominated by Argentina 48-17 in San Juan, launching the Pumas to the top of the table

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They face a Springboks side eager to rebound after their own disappointing defeat, going down to the All Blacks 35-23.

It marks the first time in nearly two decades the Wallabies will play at the Adelaide Oval, last featuring in 2004 against the Pacific Islanders

The contest will be a double-header as the Wallaroos take on the Black Ferns, with the Kiwis reclaiming the O'Reilly Cup with a 52-5 victory last week in Christchurch

Here is everything that you need to know about Wallabies v Springboks

WHEN DO THE WALLABIES PLAY NEXT?

The Wallabies will next play South Africa in Adelaide on August 27

It will be the third round of the Rugby Championship, with the Wallabies taking the opening game 41-26 in Mendoza before falling in San Juan 48-17.

Dave Rennie's men will then face the Springboks in Sydney before taking on the All Blacks in Melbourne and Auckland

HOW TO WATCH WALLABIES V SPRINGBOKS IN AUSTRALIA?

The Wallabies' clash with the Springboks will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.

Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 3:00 pm AEST with kickoff expected at 3:35 pm AEST.

The game will also be shown on free-to-air television on Channel 9, with coverage also beginning at 3:00 pm

HOW TO WATCH ALL BLACKS v ARGENTINA IN AUSTRALIA?

New Zealand's blockbuster match against Argentina will be shown on Stan Sport.

The first test will be ad-free, live and on demand, with extended coverage on Stan Sport from 5:35 pm.

HOW TO WATCH WALLABIES V SPRINGBOKS OVERSEAS

New Zealand: Sky Sports

South Africa/Africa and adjacent islands: SuperSport

Argentina/South America/North America: ESPN

USA: FloSports

Canada: TSN

Ireland and UK (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Isle of Man): Sky UK

France/Andorra/Monaco/Luxembourg: Canal+

Japan: Wowow

Pacific: Digicel

Italy, Vatican City, San Marino and Canton Ticino, Switzerland: Sky Italia

Spain/Andorra:Telefonica

Asia-Pacific, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Federated States of Micronesia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Marianas, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Nepal,Northern Marianas, North Korea, Pakistan, Palau, Philippines, Singapore,South Korea, Tajikistan, Taiwan (Republic of China), Thailand, Timor-Leste,Vietnam: Premier Sports

Africa and adjacent islands:SuperSport

List of nations under SanzaarRugby.tv:

Asia

Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, China, India and Sri Lanka

Europe

Portugal, Spain, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Turkey and Ukraine

THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES

*All times AEST

ROUND ONE

Sunday 7 August

South Africa 26 def New Zealand 10, Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, 1.05 am

Argentina 26 def Australia 41, Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza, 5.10 am

ROUND TWO

Sunday 14 August

South Africa 23 def by New Zealand 35, Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg, 1.05 am

Argentina 48 def Australia 17, Bicentenario Stadium, San Juan, 5.10 am

ROUND THREE

Saturday 27 August

Australia v South Africa, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, 3.30 pm

New Zealand v Argentina, Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch, 5.45 pm 

ROUND FOUR

Saturday 3 September

New Zealand v Argentina, FMG Stadium Waikato, 5.05 pm

Australia v South Africa, Allianz Stadium, Sydney, 7.35 pm

ROUND FIVE

Thursday 15 September

Australia v New Zealand, Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, 7.45 pm

Sunday 18 September

Argentina v South Africa, Estadio Velez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires, 5.10 am

ROUND SIX

Saturday 24 September

New Zealand v Australia, Eden Park, Auckland, 7.05 pm

Sunday 25 September

South Africa v Argentina, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, 1.05 am

WHEN IS THE WALLABIES V SPRINGBOKS KICK OFF?

The first Test between the Wallabies and Springboks will kick off at 3:30 pm ACST/3:00pm ACST at Adelaide Oval on Saturday August 27

Coverage will be ad-free from 3:00 pm AEST and continue throughout the game on Stan Sport.

WALLABIES V SPRINGBOKS ADELAIDE TICKETS

There are still a number of tickets available for the Rugby Championship's matches slated to be hosted in Australia.

The Wallabies will head to Adelaide for the first time since 2004 as they face South Africa at the Adelaide Oval on August 27.

It will be a double header as the Wallaroos take on the Black Ferns.

This will be followed by a historic match at the Sydney Football Stadium, the first International fixture at the new venue on September 3

The Australian leg of the tournament will conclude with a rare mid-weel Test as the Wallabies and All Blacks travel to Melbourne on September 15

CLICK HERE FOR WALLABIES V SPRINGBOKS & WALLAROOS V BLACK FERNS TICKETS

WALLABIES v SPRINGBOKS TEAMS

WALLABIES (15-1): Reece Hodge, Tom Wright, Len Ikitau, Hunter Paisami, Marika Koroibete, Noah Lolesio, Nic White, Rob Valetini, Fraser McReight, Jed Holloway, Matt Philip, Rory Arnold, Allan Alaalatoa, Folau Fainga'a, James Slipper (c).

Reserves: Dave Porecki, Scott Sio, Taniela Tupou,  Darcy Swain, Rob Leota, Pete Samu, Tate McDermott, Andrew Kellaway.

Click here for all your team news for the Wallabies

SPRINGBOKS (15-1): Damian Willemse; Warrick Gelant, Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Makazole Mapimpi; Handre Pollard, Faf de Klerk; Duane Vermeulen, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi (capt); Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth; Frans Malherbe, Joseph Dweba, Ox Nche

Reserves: Malcolm Marx, Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Franco Mostert, Kwagga Smith, Jaden Hendrikse, Elton Jantjies, Frans Steyn.

Click here for all your team news for South Africa

NEW ZEALAND v ARGENTINA TEAMS

NEW ZEALAND (15-1): Jordie Barrett, Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane, David Havili, Caleb Clarke, Richie Mo'unga, Aaron Smith, Ardie Savea, Sam Cane (capt), Shannon Frizell, Scott Barrett, Sam Whitelock, Tyrel Lomax, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Ethan de Groot.

Reserves: Codie Taylor, George Bower, Fletcher Newell, Tupou Vaa'i, Akira Ioane, Finlay Christie, Stephen Perofeta, Quinn Tupaea.

Click here for all your team news for New Zealand

ARGENTINA (15-1): Juan Cruz Mallia, Emiliano Boffelli, Matias Moroni, Matias Orlando, Lucio Cinti, Santiago Carreras, Gonzalo Bertranou, Pablo Matera, Marcos Kremer, Juan Martin Gonzalez, Tomas Lavanini, Matias Alemanno, Joel Sclavi, Julian Montoya (capt), Thomas Gallo.

Reserves: Santiago Socino, Mayco Vivas, Eduardo Bello, Guido Petti, Santiago Grondona, Tomas Cubeli, Tomas Albornoz, Santiago Cordero.

Click here for all your team news for Argentina

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