Wallabies v Springboks: How to watch Test in Australia, teams, fixtures and more

Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 8:25 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson

The Wallabies are preparing to test themselves against the best as they face the Springboks in Perth.

Les Kiss remains undefeated as coach after a series win over Argentina.

Watch every second of the Wallabies 2026 season live and on demand via Stan Sport.

However, the competition ramps up against the world number one, coming off a 3-1 series win over New Zealand.

Here is everything you need to know about the Test between the Wallabies and South Africa.

WHEN DO THE WALLABIES PLAY NEXT?

The Wallabies will next play South Africa at Optus Stadium, Perth on Sunday September 27.

It will be the lone Test between the two nations to decide the Mandela Challenge Plate, followed by the Bledisloe Cup series.

HOW TO WATCH WALLABIES v SPRINGBOKS IN AUSTRALIA

The Wallabies' clash with South Africa will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.

Coverage will be live on Stan Sport, scheduled to start at 6:30 pm AEST/4:30 pm AWST.

The game will also be shown on free-to-air on the Nine Network, with coverage set for 7:00 pm AEST/5:00 pm AWST

WHEN DOES THE WALLABIES v SPRINGBOKS MATCH KICK OFF?

The Wallabies' clash against the Springboks will start close to 7:45 pm AEST on Sunday, September 27

Coverage will be ad-free from 6:30 pm AEST and continue throughout the game on Stan Sport

WALLABIES 2026 FIXTURES

Wallabies 31 def by Ireland 33, 8:00pm AEST on Saturday July 4 at Allianz Stadium, Sydney

Wallabies 26 def by France 42, 5:30pm AEST on Saturday July 11 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Wallabies 57 def Italy 10, 6:00pm AWST on Saturday July 18 at HBF Park, Perth

Wallabies 35 def Japan 32, 8:05pm AEST on Saturday August 8 at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashi-Osaka

Wallabies 56 def Japan 17, 3:00pm AEST on Saturday August 15 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville

Wallabies 27 def Argentina 21, 5:00am AEST on Sunday August 30 at Estadio 23 de Agosto, San Salvador de Jujuy

Wallabies 28 drawn with Argentina 28, 7:00am AEST on Sunday September 6 at Estádio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza

Wallabies vs South Africa, 5:30pm AWST on Sunday September 27 at Optus Stadium, Perth

Wallabies vs New Zealand, 3:10pm AEST on Saturday October 10 at Eden Park, Auckland

Wallabies vs New Zealand, 3:45pm AEST on Saturday October 17 at Accor Stadium, Sydney

Wallabies vs England, 2:10am AEDT on Monday November 9 at Allianz Stadium Twickenham, London

Wallabies vs Scotland, 2:10am AEDT on Monday November 16 at Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh

Wallabies vs Wales, 7:10am AEDT on Sunday November 22, Principality Stadium, Cardiff

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WALLABIES v SPRINGBOKS TEAMS

WALLABIES (15-1): Tom Wright; Max Jorgensen, Len Ikitau, Hunter Paisami, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii; Ben Donaldson, Ryan Lonergan; Harry Wilson (capt), Fraser McReight, Rob Valetini; Jeremy Williams, Josh Canham; Allan Alaalatoa, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Angus Bell

Replacements: Billy Pollard, Aidan Ross, Taniela Tupou, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Tom Hooper, Carlo Tizzano, Tate McDermott, Harry Potter

Read more about the Wallabies team here

Springboks (15-1): Aphelele Fassi, Edwill ‌van der Merwe, Canan Moodie, Andre Esterhuizen (captain), Ethan Hooker, Handre Pollard, Herschel Jantjies, Marco van Staden, Elrigh Louw, Paul de Villiers, Franco Mostert, Eben Etzebeth, Zachary Porthen, Johan Grobbelaar, Jan-Hendrik Wessels.

Replacements: Malcolm Marx, Ox Nche, Wilco Louw, Lood de Jager, Jasper ​Wiese, Morne van ⁠den Berg, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Quan Horn.

Read more about the Springboks team here

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