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

Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 9:00 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
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The Wallabies will begin their Rugby Championship campaign against the world champion Springboks in Johannesburg.

The Australians are fresh off a thrilling 2-1 series defeat to the British & Irish Lions that saw Joe Schmidt's team claim the final Test in Sydney.

Get your tickets to see the Wallabies take on Argentina and New Zealand during the 2025 Flight Centre Rugby Championship!

Meanwhile, the Springboks swept through their July Tests against Italy and Georgia as they look to retain their Rugby Championship title.

Here is everything you need to know about the first Test between the Wallabies and the Springboks

WHEN DO THE WALLABIES PLAY NEXT?

The Wallabies will next play the Springboks at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on August 17 (AEST).

It will be the first Test of the Rugby Championship as the two teams face off in Cape Town a week earlier.

HOW TO WATCH WALLABIES v SPRINGBOKS IN AUSTRALIA

The Wallabies' clash with the British & Irish Lions will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport

Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 12:30 am AEST with kickoff expected at 1:10 am AEST.

WHEN IS THE WALLABIES V SPRINGBOKS MATCH KICK OFF?

The Wallabies' clash with the British & Irish Lions will kick off close to 1:10 am AEST on Sunday August 17.

Coverage will be ad-free from 12:30 am AEST and continue throughout the game on Stan Sport.

WALLABIES 2025 FIXTURES

Wallabies 21 def Fiji 18 at 1:30pm AEST on Sunday July 6 at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

British & Irish Lions Tour

Wallabies 19 def by British & Irish Lions 27 at 7:45pm AEST on Saturday July 19 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Wallabies 26 def British & Irish Lions 29 at 7:45pm AEST on Saturday July 26 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Wallabies 22 def British & Irish Lions 12 at 7:45pm AEST on Saturday August 2 at Accor Stadium, Sydney

The Flight Centre Rugby Championship/Bledisloe Cup

Wallabies v South Africa at 1:10am AEST on Sunday August 17 at Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg

Wallabies v South Africa at 1:10am AEST on Sunday August 24 at DHL Stadium, Cape Town

Wallabies v Argentina at 2:30pm AEST on Saturday September 6 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville

Wallabies v Argentina at 2:00pm AEST on Saturday September 13 at Allianz Stadium, Sydney

Wallabies v New Zealand at 3:05pm AEST on Saturday September 27, Eden Park, Auckland

Wallabies v New Zealand at 5:45pm AWST on Saturday October 4 at Optus Stadium, Perth

Spring Tour

Wallabies v Japan at TBC on Saturday October 25 at National Stadium, Tokyo

Wallabies v England, at 2:10am AEDT on Sunday November 2 at Allianz Stadium, London

Wallabies v Italy at 4:40am AEDT on Sunday November 9 at TBC

Wallabies v Ireland at 7:10am AEDT on Sunday November 16 at Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Wallabies v France at 7:10am on Sunday November 23 at TBC

WALLABIES v SPRINGBOKS TEAMS

WALLABIES (15-1): Tom Wright; Max Jorgensen, Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii, Len Ikitau, Dylan Pietsch; James O'Connor, Nic White; Harry Wilson (capt), Fraser McReight, Tom Hooper; Will Skelton, Nick Frost; Taniela Tupou, Billy Pollard, James Slipper

Replacements: Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Angus Bell, Zane Nonggorr, Jeremy Williams, Langi Gleeson, Tate McDermott, Tane Edmed, Andrew Kellaway

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SPRINGBOKS (15-1): Aphelele Fassi; Edwill van der Merwe, Jesse Kriel, Andre Esterhuizen, Kurt-Lee Arendse; Manie Libbok, Grant Williams; Siya Kolisi (capt), Pieter-Steph du Toit, Marco van Staden; Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth; Wilco Louw, Malcolm Marx, Ox Nche

Replacements: Bongi Mbonambi, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Franco Mostert, Kwagga Smith, Cobus Reinach, Canan Moodie, Damian Willemse

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