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England face the world champion Springboks in Johannesburg this weekend – here’s how to watch the Nations Championship opener live and for free
England begin their Nations Championship campaign with arguably the toughest assignment in world rugby this weekend when they take on South Africa at Ellis Park.
Steve Borthwick’s side head into the clash looking to bounce back from a disappointing Six Nations campaign, but face the reigning world champions in Johannesburg.
The Springboks have named a star-studded side featuring Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth and Cheslin Kolbe, while England have opted to use rising star Henry Pollock from the bench once again.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s Test.
What time is South Africa v England kick-off?
South Africa host England on Saturday, July 4 at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
Kick-off is 4.40pm BST.
What TV channel is South Africa v England on?
The match will be shown live and free-to-air on ITV 4.
Coverage starts at 4.20pm BST.
South Africa v England live stream
Fans can stream the match live via ITV X.
Radio commentary will also be available on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds.
South Africa v England team news
South Africa XV: Damian Willemse; Cheslin Kolbe, Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, Kurt-Lee Arendse; Manie Libbok, Grant Williams; Ox Nche, Malcolm Marx, Thomas du Toit, Eben Etzebeth, Ruan Nortje, Siya Kolisi (capt), Pieter-Steph du Toit, Jasper Wiese.
Replacements: Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Gerhard Steenekamp, Neethling Fouché, Marco van Staden, Cameron Hanekom, Cobus Reinach, Andre Esterhuizen, Canan Moodie.
England XV: George Furbank; Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Tommy Freeman, Seb Atkinson, Cadan Murley; Fin Smith, Jack van Poortvliet; Ellis Genge, Jamie George (capt), Joe Heyes, Alex Coles, George Martin, Ollie Chessum, Tom Curry, Ben Earl.
Replacements: Luke Cowan-Dickie, Beno Obano, Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Charlie Ewels, Guy Pepper, Henry Pollock, Alex Mitchell, Marcus Smith.
