New Zealand vs South Africa FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Rugby World Cup match
NEW ZEALAND take on South Africa in a mouthwatering Rugby World Cup opening weekend match.
The Springboks have been a constant thorn in the All Blacks’ side recently, beating them in Wellington in 2018 and gaining a last gasp draw at the same venue in this year’s Rugby Championship.
With Italy, Namibia and Canada the other teams in Pool B, both sides will be looking to make a huge statement and know the winner of this match will almost certainly come top of the pile.
When is New Zealand vs South Africa?
New Zealand vs South Africa will take place on Saturday, September 21.
The match will kick off at 10.45am UK time – 6.45pm in Japan, 11.45am in South Africa and 9.45pm in New Zealand.
It will take place at the International Stadium Yokohama.
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What TV channel is New Zealand vs South Africa on and can I live stream it?
ITV1 will be showing this match live in the UK, with SuperSport broadcasting in South Africa and TVNZ and Spark sharing the rights in New Zealand.
To stream the game live, head to the ITV Hub.
Can I watch New Zealand vs South Africa for FREE?
ITV1 and ITV Hub are free for all UK broadcasters with a TV licence.
A TV licence can be purchased for £154.50 in colour and £52 in black and white.
TVNZ is also free for all viewers in New Zealand.
Team news
New Zealand: B Barrett; Reece, Lienert-Brown, Crotty, Bridge; Mo’unga, Smith; Moody, Coles, Laulala, Whitelock, S Barrett, Savea, Cane, Read (c).
Replacements: Taylor, Tu’ungafasi, Ta’avao, Tuipulotu, Frizell, Perenara, Williams, Smith.
South Africa: Le Roux; Kolbe, Am, De Allende, Mapimpi; Pollard, De Klerk; Kitshoff, Marx, Malherbe, Etzebeth, Mostert, Kolisi (c), Du Toit, Vermeulen.
Replacements: Mbonambi, Mtawarira, Nyakane, Snyman, Louw, H Jantjies, Steyn, Kriel.