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How to watch South Africa vs Australia: live stream Rugby Championship 2023

Len Ikitau of the Wallabies is tackled during The Rugby Championship

Watch a South Africa vs Australia live stream

Looking for a free South Africa vs Australia live stream? It's being shown for free on 9Now in Australia. Use a VPN to unblock 9Now when travelling outside Oz. In South Africa, the game is on SuperSport, and in New Zealand it's on Sky Sport. Rugby fans in the UK can watch South Africa vs Australia on Sky Sports, while those in the US can tune in on FloRugby. Full details on how to watch South Africa vs Australia just below.


South Africa vs Australia preview

Loftus Versfeld Stadium holds nothing but bad memories for Wallabies supporters, so the fact that even some of them believe that they can get something from their trip to Pretoria this weekend shows the transformative effect the second coming of Eddie Jones has already had on Australia rugby.

The man who led them to a Tri-Nations title and the World Cup final in his first stint in charge tends to make his mark early doors, and he'll be licking his lips at the prospect of being the man to mastermind the destruction of the infamous 60-year Pretoria hoodoo.

Jacques Nienaber has tempted fate by opting to send the heaviest of his heavy artillery to New Zealand to start preparing for next weekend's clash. Duane Vermeulen has been charged with captaining a side missing World Cup winners Eben Etzebeth, Faf de Klerk, Cheslin Kolbe, Makazole Mapimpi and several other key personnel. Even Siya Kolisi, who's unlikely to play again this year, has been sent away with the A team.

With Handre Pollard sidelined and Damian Willemse still working his way back to full fitness, the Proteas are set to line up with Manie Libbok at flyhalf. The 25-year-old Stormers man has never started an international game before and, if this goes badly, the opportunity might not arise again.

It's the 2023 TRC opener, and here's how to watch a free South Africa vs Australia live stream wherever you are.


How to watch South Africa vs Australia: live stream rugby for FREE

How to watch South Africa vs Australia from outside your country

For broadcast and streaming details in more rugby-mad countries like South Africa, the UK, New Zealand and the US, just scroll down the page - everything you need to know is there, including details of who's showing South Africa vs Australia.

But if you try to watch your domestic coverage from anywhere outside your home country, you'll soon find a problem - geo-blocking. That's where the broadcaster prevents you from watching your usual feed from abroad. It's a common problem for sports fans all over the world. 

By downloading and installing a VPN, you can effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back at home.

Use a VPN to watch a South Africa vs Australia live stream from anywhere:

How to use a VPN to watch South Africa vs Australia

Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...

1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN.

2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location, eg: 'Australia' for 9Now.

3. Go to the broadcaster's stream - head to your home broadcaster's site or app and watch as if you were at home - 9Now for Aussies abroad.


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