South Africa vs Argentina rugby: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for International Friendly
NEWLY-CROWNED Rugby Championship holders South Africa host Argentina in their penultimate warm-up fixture before the World Cup in September.
The Springboks defeated the Pumas last time out to clinch the title of a shortened Championship, securing their first major trophy in 10 years with a four-point gap to 2nd-placed Australia.
When is South Africa vs Argentina?
South Africa take on Argentina on Saturday, August 17.
The match kicks off at 4.05pm in the UK – that’s 5.05pm in South Africa and 12.05pm in Argentina.
It will be held at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.
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What TV channel is it on and can I live stream it?
South Africa vs Argentina will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Action.
Coverage will commence five minutes before kick-off, at 5pm.
Sky Sports customers will be able to live stream the game online via the app on their computer, tablet and mobile devices.
Those without a subscription can purchase a Sky Sports Day Pass from NowTV for £8.99.
Team news
SOUTH AFRICA: Warrick Gelant, S’bu Nkosi, Jesse Kriel, Andre Esterhuizen, Dillyn Leyds, Elton Jantjies, Cobus Reinach, Marcel Coetzee, Rynhardt Elstadt, Siya Kolisi, Lood de Jager, RG Snyman, Vincent Koch, Schalk Brits (c), Thomas du Toit.
Replacements: Scarra Ntubeni, Lizo Gqoboka, Wilco Louw, Marvin Orie, Marco van Staden, Kwagga Smith, Faf de Klerk, Frans Steyn.
ARGENTINA: Joaquin Tuculet, Sebastian Cancelliere, Jeronimo de la Fuente, Lucas Mensa, Ramiro Moyano, Joaquin Diaz Bonilla, Felipe Ezcurra, Mayco Vivas, Julian Montoya, Santiago Medrano, Guido Petti, Tomas Lavanini, Pablo Matera, Marcos Kremer, Javier Ortega Desio.
Replacements: Agustin Creevy, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, Juan Figallo, Matias Alemanno, Tomas Lezana, Gonzalo Bertanou, Ben Urdapilleta, Santiago Carreras.