South Africa vs Australia: Live stream, TV channel, kick off time and team news for The Rugby Championship clash

SOUTH AFRICA and Australia are looking to lay down a marker as they prepare for the Rugby World Cup.

The two sides are playing in a shortened version of The Rugby Championship, which sees the four participating nations play each other just once.

In the World Cup, the Springboks face New Zealand in the group stage while Australia will take on Wales for the second tournament running.

When is South Africa vs Australia?

South Africa take on Australia on Saturday, July 20.

The match kicks off at 4.05pm in the UK – 5.05pm in South Africa and 1.05am on Sunday in Sydney.

It is being played at Emirates Airline Park – more commonly known as Ellis Park, Johannesburg.

What TV channel is South Africa vs Australia on and can I live stream it?

South Africa vs Australia will be live on Sky Sports Action.

Coverage will commence 45 minutes before kick-off at 3.30pm.

Sky Sports customers will be able to live stream online via the app on their computer, tablet and mobile devices.

Those without a subscription can purchase a Sky Sports Day Pass from NowTV for £8.99.

SuperSport will be showing The Rugby Championship in South Africa with Fox Sports the Australian broadcaster.

Team news

SPRINGBOKS: Warrick Gelant; Sibusiso Nkosi, Jesse Kriel, Andre Esterhuizen, Makazole Mapimpi; Elton Jantjies, Herschel Jantjies; Francois Louw, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Rynhardt Elstadt; Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth (capt); Trevor Nyakane, Bongi Mbonambi, Tendai Mtawarira

Replacements: Schalk Brits, Lizo Gqoboka, Vincent Koch, Marvin Orie, Marcell Coetzee, Cobus Reinach, Francois Steyn, Dillyn Leyds