Another heavyweight showdown awaits for England on Saturday evening as they prepare to take on reigning world champions South Africa in their latest Autumn Nations Series match.
After defeats to New Zealand and old rivals Australia in the last two outings, another huge test is on the cards, although the fact South Africa have made 12 changes gives England more hope. Steve Borthwick, meanwhile, is ready to tweak his XV, too, with four alterations made from the Australia game.
This is the first meeting between The Red Rose and The Springboks since last year’s World Cup semi-final. South Africa ran out 16-15 winners in a nailbiter on that occasion.
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But this time around, England – who are suffering a little bit with confidence right now – boast home advantage with an expectant crowd gathering at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. Here’s how you can follow every single second live on TV this evening;
When is England vs South Africa and what time is kick-off?
England will play South Africa on Saturday, November 16. Kick-off at Twickenham is inked in for 5.40pm.
Can I watch England vs South Africa live on TV?
Yes. TNT Sports are providing dedicated coverage for this action-packed Autumn series.
Rugby followers in the UK can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1 – with coverage getting underway at 5.15pm. Of course, you’ll need a valid subscription with the broadcaster to do so – and you can find out more clicking here.
All 21 fixtures of the rugby Autumn Internationals will be broadcast exclusively on TNT Sports and it’s available for £30.99 on a rolling monthly basis with Discovery+ Premium, and also includes the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, boxing, NBA, and WWE included.
Who’s playing? England vs South Africa confirmed team news
England starting XV: Freddie Steward, Tommy Freeman, Ollie Lawrence, Henry Slade, Ollie Sleightholme, Marcus Smith, Jack van Poortvliet; Ellis Genge, Jamie George, Will Stuart, Maro Itoje, George Martin, Chandler Cunningham-South, Sam Underhill, Ben Earl.
England replacements: Luke Cowan-Dickie, Fin Baxter, Dan Cole, Nick Isiekwe, Alex Dombrandt, Harry Randall, George Ford, Ollie Roebuck.
South Africa starting XV: Aphelele Fassi, Cheslin Kolbe, Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Manie Libbok, Grant Williams; Ox Nche, Bongi Mbonambi, Wilco Louw, Eben Etzebeth, RG Snyman, Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Jasper Wiese.
SA replacements: Malcolm Marx, Gerhard Steenkamp, Vincent Koch, Elrigh Louw, Kwagga Smith, Cobus Reinach, Handre Pollard, Lukhanyo Am.
