Australia win T20 series against South Africa
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Furious Rassie Erasmus slams Springboks performance after Australia defeat: ‘We were really awful’
Rassie Erasmus pulled no punches as he laid into his South Africa side following their second half capitulation in the stunning 38-22 loss to Australia in their Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park.
The Wallabies recovered from 22-0 down to prevail 38-22 and record their first triumph over the Springboks at Ellis Park since 1963. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Get toss updates and playing XIs for Australia vs South Africa, 3rd T20I, on Saturday, 16 August, at Cazalys Stadium
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Is South Africa vs Australia on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Rugby Championship clash
South Africa vs Australia is due to kick off at 4.10pm BST on Saturday 16 August at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Action, with coverage on the channel from 4pm BST. A live stream will be available via Sky Go and NOW.
South Africa's star batter Dewald Brevis was on top of his game on Saturday. He scored 53 runs off 26 balls with the help of one four and six sixes.
James O’Connor will play his first test for Australia in three years after being handed the flyhalf jersey for the Rugby Championship opener against South Africa on Saturday in a surprise move from coach Joe Schmidt.
Australia will play host to seven Tests in 2026, including three northern hemisphere sides, matching this year's number despite the All Blacks tour of South Africa, ESPN understands. With days until the Rugby Championship kicks off for its final full iteration until 2027,