Wallabies v Springboks: How to watch Rugby Championship opener in Australia, teams, fixtures and more

Thu, Aug 8, 2024, 5:18 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
The Springboks kicked off the 2023 Rugby Championship against the Wallabies

The Wallabies will kick off the 2024 Rugby Championship as they host the Springboks in Brisbane.

Joe Schmidt's team is undefeated in 2024 after a pair of wins over Wales and a victory against Georgia.

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However, the Springboks are the red-hot favourites to take out the Rugby Championship following last year's World Cup success.

They split their series with Ireland before a thumping win over Portugal.

Here is everything you need to know about Wallabies v Springboks

WHEN DO THE WALLABIES PLAY NEXT?

The Wallabies will next play South Africa on August 10 (AEDT) at Suncorp Stadium.

It will be the opening game of the Rugby Championship, with the two sides set to head to Optus Stadium a week later.

The Wallabies will then head to Argentina for a two Test series before the start of the Bledisloe Cup.

HOW TO WATCH WALLABIES V SPRINGBOKS IN AUSTRALIA?

Click here to watch the Wallabies take on the Springboks in Brisbane from Saturday 2:30 pm

The Wallabies' clash with South Africa 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 2:00 pm AEST with kickoff expected at 2:55 pm AEST.

The Wallabies v South Africa match will also be shown on free-to-air, with coverage on 9Go beginning at 2:30 pm.

For those unable to get to the TV, the Wallabies v Springboks game will be on ABC Sport

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 4:30 am.

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 Islands/Papua New Guinea: Digicel

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

Fiji: Sky Pacific

Asia and Pacific Islanders: Premier Sports

Other Countries: NZR+

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 4:30 am.

WHEN IS THE WALLABIES V SPRINGBOKS KICK OFF?

The Wallabies' clash with South Africa will kick off close to 2:55 pm AEST at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday August 10

Coverage will be ad-free from 2:00 pm AEST and continue throughout the game on Stan Sport, whilst also beginning at 2:00 pm on the Nine Network.

WALLABIES v SPRINGBOKS TEAMS

Wallabies (15-1): Tom Wright; Andrew Kellaway, Len Ikitau, Hunter Paisami, Filipo Daugunu; Noah Lolesio, Jake Gordon; Harry Wilson, Carlo Tizzano, Rob Valetini; Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Nick Frost, Allan Alaalatoa, Matt Faessler, Issac Kailea

Replacements: Josh Nasser, James Slipper, Zane Nonggorr, Jeremy Williams, Luke Reimer, Tate McDermott, Tom Lynagh, Dylan Pietsch

Click here for all your team news for the Wallabies

Springboks (15-1): Willie le Roux; Cheslin Kolbe, Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, Kurt-Lee Arendse; Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Cobus Reinach; Elrigh Louw, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi (captain), RG Snyman, Eben Etzebeth, Frans Malherbe, Bongi Mbonambi, Ox Nche

Replacements: Malcolm Marx, Gerhard Steenekamp, Vincent Koch, Ben-Jason Dixon, Marco van Staden, Kwagga Smith, Grant Williams, Handre Pollard

 Click here for all your team news for the Springboks

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