South Africa vs Australia is due to kick off at 4.10pm BST on Saturday 16 August at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Action, with coverage on the channel from 4pm BST. A live stream will be available via Sky Go and NOW.

Captain and No 8 Harry Wilson scored two tries as Australia staged a remarkable comeback to stun South Africa 38-22 in the 2025 Rugby Championship opener in Johannesburg. Trailing by 22 points after 19 minutes,

South Africa's star batter Dewald Brevis was on top of his game on Saturday. He scored 53 runs off 26 balls with the help of one four and six sixes.

After 18 minutes of an unforgettable opening instalment to this year’s Rugby Championship, those wishing to stick the knife into Australian rugby – while also denigrating the Lions’ recent achievement – will have been feeling pretty smug;

James O’Connor will play his first test for Australia in three years after being handed the flyhalf jersey for the Rugby Championship opener against South Africa on Saturday in a surprise move from coach Joe Schmidt.