South Africa and England meet at Ellis Park in Johannesburg as the 2026 Nations Championship opens with a marquee Round 1 matchup.
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The Springboks begin the new competition as the world’s top-ranked team and reigning Rugby World Cup champions, while England arrive looking to build on recent performances against elite opposition.
The matchup also adds another chapter to one of international rugby’s biggest rivalries, with South Africa and England having met in multiple Rugby World Cup finals and several high-stakes test matches.
Here’s what to know as South Africa face England in the Nations Championship, including lineups, substitutes and kickoff time.
South Africa Vs. England Kickoff Time
South Africa host England at 11:40 a.m. ET on Saturday, July 4, at Ellis Park in Johannesburg in Round 1 of the Nations Championship.
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South Africa Rugby Lineup
- Ox Nche
- Malcolm Marx
- Thomas du Toit
- Eben Etzebeth
- Ruan Nortje
- Siya Kolisi
- Pieter-Steph du Toit
- Jasper Wiese
- Grant Williams
- Manie Libbok
- Kurt-Lee Arendse
- Damian de Allende
- Jesse Kriel
- Cheslin Kolbe
- Damian Willemse
Substitutes: 16. Jan-Hendrik Wessels, 17. Gerhard Steenekamp, 18. Zachary Porthen, 19. Marco van Staden, 20. Cameron Hanekom, 21. Cobus Reinach, 22. Andre Esterhuizen, 23. Canan Moodie
England Rugby Lineup
- Ellis Genge
- Jamie George
- Joe Heyes
- Alex Coles
- George Martin
- Ollie Chessum
- Tom Curry
- Ben Earl
- Jack van Poortvliet
- Fin Smith
- Cadan Murley
- Seb Atkinson
- Tommy Freeman
- Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
- George Furbank
Substitutes: 16. Luke Cowan-Dickie, 17. Beno Obano, 18. Asher Opoku-Fordjour, 19. Charlie Ewels, 20. Guy Pepper, 21. Henry Pollock, 22. Alex Mitchell, 23. Marcus Smith
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