Australia v South Africa: How to watch, TV channel, kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

The 2024 Rugby Championship kick-starts this week with Australia hosting South Africa in the opening game in Brisbane.

The Wallabies have begun a new era with head coach Joe Schmidt at the helm, while reigning the world champion Springboks have the familiar figure of Rassie Erasmus in the driving seat.

A brutal Test match awaits these sides, with both teams desperate to make positive starts to the tournament.

How to watch Australia v South Africa and TV channel

Australia v South Africa will be available to watch live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action.

Australia v South Africa kick-off time, date and venue

Australia v South Africa will kick-off at 05:45 BST on Saturday 10th August 2024 at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia.

Australia v South Africa stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

South Africa have won the last two meetings between these sides, including a 43-12 victory in their most recent encounter at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

Australia have a decent recent record on home soil against the Springboks, winning three of their last four games.

The Wallabies won 30-17 the last time these teams met at Suncorp Stadium back in September 2021.

Australia v South Africa head-to-head record (H2H)

Australia wins	40
Draws	3
South Africa wins	50

*H2H stats refer to all competitions.

Australia v South Africa team news

Australia team news

Marika Koroibete and Angus Bell have returned to the Wallabies squad under Schmidt, who has also named several uncapped players for the Rugby Championship.

Corey Toole, Seru Uru, Luke Reimer and Carlo Tizzano are all among the first-time call-ups.

South Africa team news

The Springboks have made just three changes to the 23-man squad that faced Ireland last time out, with Elrigh Louw, Cobus Reinach and replacement Ben-Jason Dixon being brought in,

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Louw will make their first Test starts for the Boks on Saturday.