Springboks vs Wallabies: When, Where, and How to Watch Saturday’s Cape Town Clash
- The Springboks are set to play against Australia at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, seeking redemption
- Captain Siya Kolisi has been sidelined with a knee injury, while veteran forward Pietersen Steph-Du Toit will also miss the clash
- Jess Kriel is set to lead the Boks, taking charge for only the second time in a Test match, with Ox Nche deputising as captain for the first time in his career
PAY ATTENTION: You can now search for all your favourite news and topics on Briefly News.
The Springboks will take on Australia at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, 23 August, in the second round of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship.
South Africa will be carrying the weight of last weekend’s embarrassing 38-22 defeat at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg.
Source: Original
The Boks will be without regular captain Siya Kolisi, sidelined with a knee injury, and Pietersen Steph-Du Toit, who is also unavailable due to injury.
Jess Kriel will lead the side for the second time in a Test match, with Ox Nche deputising for the first time in his career.
PAY ATTENTION: stay informed and follow us on Google News!
What did Erasmus and Kolisi say about the Ellis Park defeat?
Both Kolisi and head coach Rassie Erasmus openly acknowledged their shortcomings from the Johannesburg clash, with Erasmus calling the result “an embarrassment.”
“This is one of the most embarrassing press conferences I’ve had in a long time,” Erasmus said.
“Not just because we played poorly, although we were awful, but because they were genuinely very good. We made them look even better with the way we performed.
“To throw away a 22-0 lead like that is more than just frustrating; it’s a pattern we’ve seen before. It felt like déjà vu from the Italy Test, where we were cruising at 27-3 and still let them claw back. That’s not bad luck; that’s a warning sign. Australia showed grit, and we didn’t match it when it mattered most.”
Source: Getty Images
Kolisi admitted that the Springboks’ performance fell short of expectations.
“We really let ourselves down, and we have to own that,” he said.
“It’s simply not good enough. You start strong, then ease off, that’s not acceptable at this level. It just isn’t.”
Australia head coach Eddie Jones also weighed in, noting the Springboks’ intensity was unsustainable. He praised his team’s resilience, singling out James O’Connor’s performance as key to the Wallabies’ comeback.
When and where to watch the game in South Africa
Fans in South Africa can catch the match live on SuperSport Rugby and Grandstand at 17:10 South African time live from DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
Eben Etzebeth makes history at Ellis Park
Briefly News previously reported that the Springboks' veteran Eben Etzebeth made history on Saturday at Ellis Park Stadium in the Rugby Championship clash against Australia.
The Boks, however, endured heartbreak after surrendering a commanding 22-0 lead to suffer a crushing 22-38 defeat.
It was their first loss to Australia at Ellis Park since 1963, ending a 12-year unbeaten home run against the Wallabies.
PAY ATTENTION: Follow Briefly News on Twitter and never miss the hottest topics! Find us at @brieflyza!
Source: Briefly News
