How to watch South Africa v England Rugby live on TV for free and full team news
This weekend sees the kick-off of the inaugural Nations Championship, where the northern hemisphere takes on the south21:10, 03 Jul 2026England take on the reigning World Champions, South Africa, in. . .
This weekend sees the kick-off of the inaugural Nations Championship, where the northern hemisphere takes on the south21:10, 03 Jul 2026England take on the reigning World Champions, South Africa, in Johannesburg on Saturday in the opening round of the inaugural Nations Championship. Steve Borthwick's side will not only have to contend with the number one ranked side in the world, they will also have to battle the alltitude at Ellis Park. Here are all the ways you can follow all the action this weekend. . . When is the game?South Africa v England is being played onSaturday, July 4 at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. What time is kick-off?The kick-off time is at4. 40pm UK time. Is the game on TV or being streamed?Yes. ITV is the lead broadcaster of the Nations Championship. Today's game is being shown live,free to air on ITV4. Coverage will start at4. 20pm. The match is also being shown on S4C. Article continues belowWhat's the team news?South Africa:15 Damian Willemse, 14 Cheslin Kolbe, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Grant Williams, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi (c), 5 Ruan Nortje, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Malcolm Marx, 1 Ox NcheReplacements:16 Jan-Hendrik Wessels, 17 Gerhard Steenekamp, 18 Zach Porthen, 19 Marco van Staden, 20 Cameron Hanekom, 21 Cobus Reinach, 22 Andre Esterhuizen, 23 Canan MoodieEngland:15 George Furbank, 14 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, 13 Tommy Freeman, 12 Seb Atkinson, 11 Cadan Murley, 10 Fin Smith, 9 Jack van Poortvliet, 8 Ben Earl, 7 Tom Curry, 6 Ollie Chessum, 5 George Martin, 4 Alex Coles, 3 Joe Heyes, 2 Jamie George (c), 1 Ellis GengeReplacements:16 Luke Cowan-Dickie, 17 Beno Obano, 18 Asher Opoku-Fordjour, 19 Charlie Ewels, 20 Guy Pepper, 21 Henry Pollock, 22 Alex Mitchell, 23 Marcus SmithWho are the officials?Referee:James Doleman (NZR)Assistant Referees:Andrew Brace (IRFU), Pierre Brousset (FFR)TMO:Richard Kelly (NZR)FPRO:Olly Hodges (IRFU)