Springboks vs Wallabies promises to serve as a fascinating 2025 Rugby Championship opener. South Africa obliterated Australia twice at last year's tournament, but it feels like Joe Schmidt's men are on an upwards swing, and even Eben Etzebeth might run into trouble trying to bully the massive Taniela Tupou and Will Skelton.
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The South Africa vs Australia live stream takes place on Saturday, August 16.
• Time: 11:10 a.m. ET / 8:10 a.m. PT / 4:10 p.m. BST / 1:10 a.m. AEST (Sun.)
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While South Africa have taken things easy in the lead-up to the tournament, with routine victories over Italy and Georgia, Australia are battle-tested. They lost the Lions series, but they'd entered it as underdogs, were ravaged by injuries, but still came within seconds of a towering upset.
They ended the series on a high too, with Nic White conducting a dominant display on what was meant to be his swansong. He loved the experience so much he's done a U-turn. Rob Valetini is still out, as are Noah Lolesio, Tom Lynagh and Jake Gordon, Australia's starting fly-half, No.2 and No.3. Having led the Crusaders to the Super Rugby title, James O’Connor isn't a bad backup to the backup's backup.
His opposite number is Manie Libbok, whose backyard style should enhance the spectacle. One thing the Boks do have going for them is the Ellis Park Stadium factor. They possess a 10-1 record against the Aussies at the high-altitude venue, that sole blemish coming way back in 1963.
Here's how to watch South Africa vs Australia live streams from anywhere in the world.
How to watch South Africa vs Australia from anywhere
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How to watch South Africa vs Australia live streams in the U.S.
Rugby fans based in the U.S. can watch South Africa vs Australia, along with every match of the Rugby Championship, on dedicated rugby streaming service FloRugby.
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How to watch South Africa vs Australia live streams in Canada
Rugby fans in Canada can catch South Africa vs Australia on the TSN Plus streaming service.
A subscription lets you get access to all TSN has to offer, including ATP and WTA tennis and PGA Tour golf, on an $8/month or $80/year subscription basis.
If you're outside Canada but have a subscription, you can watch the Rugby Championship game with the aid of a VPN, such as NordVPN.
How to watch South Africa vs Australia live streams in the U.K.
South Africa vs Australia is being shown on Sky Sports in the U.K.. It will go out on the Sky Sports Action channel.
Sky Sports subscribers can also watch the rugby on mobile devices via the Sky Go app that's available for iOS, iPadOS and Android devices, along with Xbox and PlayStation consoles.
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How to watch South Africa vs Wallabies live streams in Australia
The South Africa vs Wallabies is being broadcast on Stan Sport ad-free and in 4K in Australia. Stan Sport costs AU$20/month on top of a Stan plan, which starts at AU$12/month.
If you're away from Australia right now and want to watch your usual subscription from back home, use a quality VPN like NordVPN.
How to watch South Africa vs Australia live streams in New Zealand
South Africa vs Australia is on Sky Sport 1 in New Zealand, with live streaming available via Sky Sport Now. This costs $29.99/week, $54.99/month or $549.99/year.
Sky Sport in New Zealand is also the home of the EPL, F1 and countless other sports from around the world.
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How to watch Springboks vs Australia live streams in South Africa
The Springboks vs Australia game is being televised on subscription service SuperSport.
You'll need a DStv access package to watch SuperSport, with prices starting at R99 per month. The game will be broadcast on SuperSport's dedicated rugby channel.
Outside South Africa for the game? Just use a VPN to tell your device that you're back home and you'll be good to go.
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