The Rugby World Cup is drawing nearer with the Rugby Championship offering helpful gametime to organize for the showpiece occasion in France.
South Africa battle Australia with either side more likely to experiment with contemporary mixtures to reach in the most effective type doable in September.
The reigning world champions have been formidable in Pretoria in opposition to the Wallabies, who’ve by no means claimed victory within the metropolis, however the Springboks might be susceptible with a much-changed facet.
And Eddie Jones will little doubt be up for the combat as he returns to the Australia teaching field for the primary time since re-taking the pinnacle teaching function after his dismissal by England in December.
Here’s all the pieces you could know concerning the match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium:
When is South Africa vs Australia?
South Africa vs Australia is because of kick-off at 4:05pm BST on Saturday 8 July on the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa.
How can I watch it?
Viewers within the United Kingdom can watch the Rugby Championship sport reside on Sky Sports Action, with protection from 3:55pm BST. Subscribers can reside stream the sport through the Sky Go app.
Team News
Jacques Nienaber has dismissed accusations that this can be a second-string Springboks facet, although his choice does present a contemporary look. Duane Vermeulen leads the facet from the again of a pack that features former Ireland worldwide and Munster lock Jean Kleyn, poised to debut for the nation of his start after lacking out on Andy Farrell’s World Cup coaching squad. Manie Libbok will get first go at fly-half within the absence of Handre Pollard, with Damian Willemse providing versatile backline cowl on a 6:2 bench.
Ox Nche had been picked to start out at loosehead, however the prop will now miss the match as a consequence of damage; Steven Kitshoff has been referred to as in having been as a consequence of journey early to New Zealand with a gaggle of different squad members.
There are 4 debutants within the Australia 23, with Eddie Jones sometimes unpredictable as he named his first Wallabies facet since returning as head coach.. Tom Hooper begins on the blindside reverse namesake Michael, with the veteran flanker co-captain in partnership with James Slipper. The loosehead has recovered after a current knee damage and makes the beginning facet.
Tighthead Zane Nonggorr may earn a primary cap off the bench whereas Carter Gordon is equally rewarded with a chance as back-up to veteran fly-half Quade Cooper. Richie Arnold completes the complement of potential first-cappers after a powerful stint with Toulouse.
Confirmed lineups
Springboks XV: Willie le Roux; Canan Moodie, Lukhanyo Am, Andre Esterhuizen, Kurt-Lee Arendse; Manie Libbok, Cobus Reinach; Duane Vermeulen (capt.), Pieter-Steph du Toit, Marco van Staden; Marvin Orie, Jean Kleyn; Frans Malherbe, Bongi Mbonambi, Steven Kitshoff.
Replacements: Joseph Dweba, Thomas du Toit, Vincent Koch, RG Snyman, Evan Roos, Deon Fourie; Grant Williams, Damian Willemse
Wallabies XV: Tom Wright; Suliasi Vunivalu, Len Ikitau, Reece Hodge, Marika Koroibete, Quade Cooper, Nic White; Rob Valetini, Michael Hooper (co-capt.), Tom Hooper; Will Skelton, Nick Frost; Allan Alaalatoa, Dave Porecki, James Slipper (co-capt.).
Replacements: Jordan Uelese, Matt Gibbon, Zane Nonggorr, Richie Arnold, Pete Samu; Tate McDermott, Samu Kerevi, Carter Gordon
Odds
Via Betfair
South Africa win 1/3
Draw 20/1
Australia win 13/5
South Africa -7 4/5
Draw -7 20/1
Australia +7 EVENS
Rugby Championship fixtures 2023
- Round 1: South Africa vs Australia – Saturday, July 8 – 4.05pm, Sky Sports Action (GMT)
- Round 1: Argentina vs New Zealand – Saturday, July 8 – 8.10pm, Sky Sports Action (GMT)
- Round 2: New Zealand vs South Africa – Saturday, July 15 – 8.05am, Sky Sports Action (GMT)
- Round 2: Australia vs Argentina – Saturday, July 15 – 10.45am, Sky Sports Action (GMT)
- Round 3: Australia vs New Zealand – Saturday, July 29 – 10.45am, Sky Sports Action (GMT)
- Round 3: South Africa vs Argentina – Saturday, July 29 – 4.05pm, Sky Sports Action (GMT)
Source: www.impartial.co.uk