{"id":72921,"date":"2025-08-16T14:49:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T14:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/72921\/"},"modified":"2025-08-16T14:49:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T14:49:07","slug":"south-africa-vs-australia-rugby-score-live-updates-lineups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/72921\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa Vs. Australia Rugby Score, Live Updates, Lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.florugby.com\/teams\/7127716-south-africa-mens-rugby\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">South Africa<\/a> will look to make it two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.florugby.com\/collections\/10710787-the-rugby-championship\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Rugby Championship<\/a> titles in a row as they open their TRC campaign against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.florugby.com\/teams\/7087137-australia-rugby\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Australia Wallabies<\/a> on August 16 at Ellis Park.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In spite of the absolute dominance that the Boks have exhibited in rugby union the last few years, it&#8217;s easy to forget that the New Zealand All Blacks have dominated most of the past decade. The All Blacks have won six TRC titles since 2015, while the Springboks have won two titles.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Wallabies are the only other team to win in the last 10 years. They last won the Rugby Championship in 2015.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Which brings us to 2025, and the opening match of the competition between SA and the Wallabies. South Africa is certainly favored, but there are no free wins in Southern Hemisphere rugby.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>LIVE: Springboks Vs. Australia Score, Stats, And Key Moments<\/p>\n<p>Follow along for scores, live updates, and highlights, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.florugby.com\/live\/156305\/signup\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">or subscribe to watch the game live on FloRugby<\/a>. Remember to refresh for new updates.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Prediction: Can Joe Schmidt\u2019s Wallabies Pull Off A Shock At Ellis Park?<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Although the Wallabies showed significant improvement\u2026 they were facing a side that had switched off mentally. Facing a Springbok side who are hunting history&#8230; they\u2019ll be facing an altogether different challenge.&#8221; &#8211; Philip Bendon<\/p>\n<p>Springboks Lineup Confirmed For Saturday\u2019s Test At Ellis Park<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Chasing history as the first Springbok team to win back-to-back Rugby Championships, Rassie Erasmus has named a strong team to face Joe Schmidt\u2019s team. Naming 18 Rugby World Cup winners in his matchday-23, Erasmus has backed experience&#8230;&#8221; \u2013 Philip Bendon<\/p>\n<p>Springboks SquadOx NcheMalcolm MarxWilco LouwEben EtzebethLood de JagerMarco van StadenPieter-Steph du ToitSiya KolisiGrant WilliamsManie LibbokKurt-Lee ArendseAndre EsterhuizenJesse KrielEdwill van der MerweAphelele Fassi<\/p>\n<p>Substitutes: 16. Bongi Mbonambi, 17. Boan Venter, 18. Asenathi Ntlabakanye, 19. Franco Mostert, 20. Kwagga Smith, 21. Cobus Reinach, 22. Canan Moodie, 23. Damian Willemse<\/p>\n<p>Wallabies SquadJames SlipperBilly PollardTaniela TupouNick FrostWill SkeltonTom HooperFraser McReightHarry WilsonNic WhiteJames O&#8217;ConnorDylan PietschLen IkitauJoseph-Aukuso SuaaliiMax JorgensenTom Wright<\/p>\n<p>Substitutes:\u00a016. Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 17. Angus Bell, 18. Zane Nonggorr, 19. Jeremy Williams, 20. Langi Gleeson, 21. Tate McDermott, 22. Tane Edmed, 23. Andrew Kellaway<\/p>\n<p>How To South Africa Vs. Australia Live Stream<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153) !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.florugby.com\/live\/156305\/signup\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Every match of the 2025 Rugby Championship is streaming live in the United States on FloRugby and the FloSports app.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153) !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.florugby.com\/live\/156305\/signup\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Match replays, highlights and breaking news will be on both platforms.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What Time Is The Springboks Playing Today?<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153) !important;\">The first match of the Rugby Championship, between South Africa and Australia, is at 11:10 a.m. ET on Aug. 16.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153) !important;\">The match will take place at Emirates Airline Park, also known as Ellis Park, in Johannesburg, South Africa.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Wallabies Arrive in Johannesburg<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">It&#8217;s time.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcfa <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanSportAU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@StanSportAU<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Wallabies?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#Wallabies<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LnzetFzMaG\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/LnzetFzMaG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Wallabies (@wallabies) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wallabies\/status\/1956719202892644464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">August 16, 2025<\/a>Rassie Erasmus Names Veteran Side With Hint Of Experimentation<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Chasing history as the first Springbok team to win back-to-back Rugby Championships, Rassie Erasmus has named a strong team&#8230; Erasmus noted the squad reflects ongoing experimentation but is confident in its readiness for Australia.&#8221; \u2013 Philip Bendon<\/p>\n<p>Are The Springboks Undercooked Ahead Of Their Title Defense?<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Against a second-string Azzurri, the Boks at times looked pedestrian as they struggled to put them away in the first test&#8230; This has led to questions as to whether the Boks are undercooked coming into The Rugby Championship, a narrative they will be keen to dispel on Saturday.&#8221; \u2013 Philip Bendon<\/p>\n<p>Watch SA Vs. Italy From July 12<\/p>\n<p>Bokke In The Building<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Springboks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#Springboks<\/a> are in the house \ud83c\udfdf<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Springboks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#Springboks<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ForeverGreenForeverGold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#ForeverGreenForeverGold<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RSAvAUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#RSAvAUS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AfL75RW9ix\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/AfL75RW9ix<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Springboks (@Springboks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Springboks\/status\/1956708827459395914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">August 16, 2025<\/a>World Rankings Before TRC 25<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Wallabies are a coming force once again in Test Rugby! \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Where better to test exactly where you are than against the back-to-back World Champion Springboks? \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Wallabies?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#Wallabies<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TheRugbyChampionship?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#TheRugbyChampionship<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jvW6fvii1q\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/jvW6fvii1q<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 FloRugby (@FloRugby) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FloRugby\/status\/1956453343074685286?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">August 15, 2025<\/a>What Channel Is The Springboks Playing Today?<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153) !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.florugby.com\/live\/156305\/signup\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Every match of the 2025 Rugby Championship is streaming live in the United States on FloRugby and the FloSports app.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153) !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.florugby.com\/live\/156305\/signup\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Match replays, highlights and breaking news will be on both platforms.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Rugby Championship 2025 Schedule<\/p>\n<p>Aug. 16<\/p>\n<p>Aug. 23<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 6<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 13<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 27<\/p>\n<p>Oct. 4<\/p>\n<p>South Africa Springboks Fixtures 2025<\/p>\n<p>June 28<\/p>\n<p>July 5<\/p>\n<p>July 12<\/p>\n<p>July 19<\/p>\n<p>Aug. 16<\/p>\n<p>Aug. 23<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 6<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 13<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 27<\/p>\n<p>Oct. 4<\/p>\n<p>Nov. 8<\/p>\n<p>3:10 p.m. ET: France vs. South Africa<\/p>\n<p>Nov. 15<\/p>\n<p>7:40 a.m. ET: Italy vs. South Africa<\/p>\n<p>Nov. 22<\/p>\n<p>12:40 p.m. ET: Ireland vs. South Africa<\/p>\n<p>Nov. 29<\/p>\n<p>10:10 a.m. ET: Wales vs. South AfricaAustralia Wallabies 2025 Fixtures<\/p>\n<p>July 5<\/p>\n<p>11:30 p.m. ET: Australia vs. Fiji<\/p>\n<p>July 19<\/p>\n<p>6:00 a.m. ET: Australia vs. British &amp; Irish Lions<\/p>\n<p>July 26<\/p>\n<p>6:00 a.m. ET: Australia vs. British &amp; Irish Lions<\/p>\n<p>Aug. 2<\/p>\n<p>6:00 a.m. ET: Australia vs. British &amp; Irish Lions<\/p>\n<p>Aug. 16<\/p>\n<p>Aug. 23<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 6<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 13<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 27<\/p>\n<p>Oct. 4<\/p>\n<p>Oct. 24<\/p>\n<p>8:00 p.m. ET: Japan vs. Australia<\/p>\n<p>Nov. 1<\/p>\n<p>11:10 a.m. ET: England vs. Australia<\/p>\n<p>Nov. 8<\/p>\n<p>12:40 p.m. ET: Italy vs. Australia<\/p>\n<p>Nov. 15<\/p>\n<p>3:10 p.m. ET: Ireland vs. Australia<\/p>\n<p>Nov. 22<\/p>\n<p>3:10 p.m. ET: France vs. AustraliaHow To Watch The Rugby Championship 2025<\/p>\n<p>In the United States, rugby fans can watch 2025 The Rugby Championship on FloRugby and the FloSports App.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>South Africa Vs. Australia Rugby Today<\/p>\n<p>Follow along for scores, highlights, or watch a live stream of South Africa Springboks vs. Australia rugby on August 16.<\/p>\n<p>Who Are The Springboks Playing Today?<\/p>\n<p>The Springboks will open the 2025 Rugby Championship against Australia on August 16 at 11:10 a.m. ET.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Where Are The Springboks Playing Today?<\/p>\n<p>The Springboks are playing at Ellis Park Stadium today, August 16, also known as Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg, South Africa.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>South Africa Vs. Barbarians On FloRugby YouTube<\/p>\n<p>How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby<\/p>\n<p>The URC will stream all its matches on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Join The Rugby Conversation On FloRugby Social<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"South Africa will look to make it two Rugby Championship titles in a row as they open their&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":19326,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[567],"tags":[64,63,760,85],"class_list":["post-72921","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-rugby","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-rugby","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72921","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=72921"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72921\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19326"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=72921"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=72921"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=72921"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}