Is Australia v South Africa on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Springboks clash
Australia and South Africa are set to face off in a rugby match at Optus Stadium in Perth. The article provides details on broadcast information, team lineups, and the context of both teams' recent international performances.
Why it matters
This match is a significant event for international rugby fans and serves as preparation for the upcoming World Cup.
Australia and South Africa continue their busy international seasons with a one-off clash in Perth.
The Springboks are back in action just two weeks on from the conclusion of their Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series with New Zealand, and confidence is high after a 3-1 success.
Rassie Erasmus uses the opportunity to rotate in places in a week that has served as useful preparation for next year's World Cup, with the defending champions due to play a pool game and likely round of 16 tie in the Western Australia city.
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The Wallabies , meanwhile, have made an encouraging start to life under Les Kiss and will hope to build momentum with a statement success before taking on the All Blacks twice next month.
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