How to Watch South Africa vs Wales in the Nations Championship

How to Watch South Africa vs Wales in the Nations Championship

Fans can watch the South Africa vs Wales match as the world champions attempt to secure a third consecutive win in the Nations Championship Southern Series. The Springboks, having already defeated England and Scotland, aim to complete a Great British treble in Durban following a significant 73-0 victory over Wales in Cardiff last November. This result sets a daunting challenge for Wales' head coach Steve Tandy, whose team struggled against Argentina last Saturday after previously beating Fiji in their tournament opener.

• Date: Saturday, 18 July 2026
• Kick-off time: 4.40pm BST / 5.40pm CET / 5.40pm SAST (local) / 1.40am AEST (Sunday) / 3.40am NZST (Sunday) / 11.40am EDT / 8.40am PDT
• Venue: Kings Park, Durban

Free Streams

Fans can catch South Africa vs Wales live streams for free in the UK, Ireland, and France. The match will be available on the following platforms:

- United Kingdom: South Africa vs Wales can be viewed on both ITV1 and the ITVX streaming service, accessible without cost, though a current TV Licence is required for live TV viewing. ITV’s coverage begins at 4.15pm BST, kicking off at 4.40pm.

- Ireland: Viewers in Ireland can stream the game for free via Virgin Media Play, with pre-match build-up commencing at 4.25pm before the 4.40pm kick-off.

- France: The match can also be streamed for free on TF1+, starting coverage at 5.30pm CET with kick-off at 5.40pm.

- United States: South Africa vs Wales is available on RugbyPass TV, which is free to access after registration. The match will kick off at 11.40am EDT/8.40am PDT.

Watching from Abroad

If you're overseas during the match, a VPN can bypass geo-blocking restrictions. Utilizing a VPN will enable access to normal viewing options even when out of your home country. NordVPN is highlighted as a top choice by TechRadar, with significant promotional pricing.

Other Viewing Options

• Australia: Down Under, fans can watch the match through Stan Sport, requiring a $20 monthly subscription. Kick-off is at 1.40am AEST on Sunday.
• New Zealand: Fans can watch the match on Sky Sport, available for $54.99 monthly or $29.99 for day access, with kick-off at 3.40am NZST on Sunday.
• South Africa: Viewers in South Africa will find SuperSport streaming the match, accessible via DStv, with the match starting at 5.40pm SAST today.

Team News

South Africa:
Fassi; Williams, Kriel, de Allende, Arendse; Moyo, Reinach; Steenekamp, Marx, Sadie, C Wiese, van Heerden, de Villiers, PS du Toit (capt), J Wiese
Replacements: Venter, Wessels, Louw, Dixon, van Staden, Jantjies, Libbok, Willemse.

Wales:
Murray; Rees-Zammit, Llewellyn, B Thomas, Adams; Edwards, Tomos Williams; Carre, Lake (capt), D Lewis, Teddy Williams, Beard, Mann, J Morgan, Wainwright
Replacements: Elias, N Smith, Warren, F Thomas, Reffell, Botham, Morgan-Williams, Hawkins.