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Australia prop James Slipper and winger Dylan Pietsch have been ruled out of the second Rugby Championship test against South Africa in a double blow to the Wallabies' hopes.
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Is South Africa vs Australia on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Rugby Championship clash
South Africa vs Australia is due to kick off at 4.10pm BST on Saturday 16 August at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Action, with coverage on the channel from 4pm BST. A live stream will be available via Sky Go and NOW.
Dewald Brevis is almost certain to win an ODI debut following some superb efforts in the 20-over series that the Aussies won 2-1.
After a nail-biting T20I series, Australia will host South Africa in a three-match ODI series, starting from 19th August in Cairns.
Some matches follow the most predictable script. Others flip it in spectacular style. Australia’s exploits at Ellis Park on Saturday belong to the latter category.
James O’Connor will play his first test for Australia in three years after being handed the flyhalf jersey for the Rugby Championship opener against South Africa on Saturday in a surprise move from coach Joe Schmidt.