South Africa vs Australia live

The Rugby Championship kicks off with an intriguing meeting between South Africa and Australia at Johannesburg’s Ellis Park. The Springboks are the defending champions and again strong contenders for the competition – but can a Wallabies side that grew throughout the British and Irish Lions series spring a shock?

Kick off is at 4.10pm BST.

South Africa and Australia tussle in JohannesburgSouth Africa and Australia tussle in Johannesburg (Getty Images)

Harry Latham-Coyle15 August 2025 13:43