Can Ireland tie the series against the world champions?
The world champions won their first test against the best side in the northern hemisphere. Now it’s time for round two, and this guide explains how to watch a Springboks vs Ireland live stream today wherever you are.
Rugby lovers in the UK or Ireland can follow the match on Sky Sports, while fans in South Africa can watch live on SuperSport. There are also viewing options in the US, Australia and New Zealand, as well as numerous other countries where the match is available FOR FREE on New Zealand Rugby’s NZR+ service. Scroll down to find out more. If you’re going to be overseas when the match kicks off this afternoon, you can use a VPN to watch a South Africa v Ireland live stream from abroad.
South Africa have named an unchanged side for this second test after their 27-20 victory last weekend. Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus can call on a record-breaking 990 caps in his starting line-up. Ireland, meanwhile, will have to work around injuries to hooker Dan Sheehan, centre Bundee Aki and scrum-half Craig Casey, replaced by Rónan Kelleher, Garry Ringrose and Conor Murray, respectively. Captain Peter O’Mahony drops to the bench, with James Ryan coming into the second row, Tadhg Beirne shifting to blindside flanker, and Caelan Doris taking over the armband.
The second test kicks off at 4.00pm BST / 5.00pm SAST on a warm evening at the Kings Park Stadium in Durban. This guide contains all the essential info to help you watch a Springboks v Ireland live stream wherever you are – including details of how to use a VPN to tune in if you’re away from home. Scroll down for the team line-ups and details of the officiating team.
Watch the Springboks v Ireland in the UK and Ireland
If you’re in the UK or Ireland, Sky Sports is the place to go to watch a South Africa v Ireland live stream. Coverage is on Sky Sports Main Event (from 3:45pm BST) and Sky Sports Mix (from 3.30pm BST) on Saturday 13 July. The match kicks off at 4.00pm.
Sky Sports subscribers can also watch the second test via the Sky Go app for desktop, iOS, Android, PlayStation and Xbox. Visit the Sky website for more information.
Watch South Africa v Ireland FOR FREE from around the world
A Springboks v Ireland live stream will be available FOR FREE in numerous countries via New Zealand Rugby’s NZR+ platform. This second test is one of 24 test matches in 2024 – including the entire Rugby Championship – that the service will broadcast in territories where no broadcast deal for top-tier rugby currently exists.
You can take advantage of the service if you live in any of these countries: Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Turkey and Ukraine.
Signing up is simple – all you have to do is visit the NZR+ website, set up a free account with your email address, and you’re good to go.
Watch South Africa v Ireland from abroad
Away from home for work or a vacation? That doesn’t mean you have to miss the big match. Rugby-loving fans who are travelling overseas on Saturday can watch their usual service with the help of a VPN.
A VPN – or Virtual Private Network – is a handy piece of software that allows you to change your device’s IP address. This means you can view live or on-demand TV content as if you were sitting at home in front of your own television – even when you’re overseas.
The technology experts from TechRadar are big fans of NordVPN for its strong privacy features, ease of use, and the fact it allows you to watch your favourite TV on multiple devices simultaneously. You also get a money-back guarantee, 24/7 support and it’s currently available for a knockdown price.
Watch a Springboks v Ireland live stream in South Africa
In South Africa? You’ll need a subscription to SuperSport to watch a live stream of the second test. Kick-off is at 5.00pm SAST.
There are various SuperSport packages available, whether you want to watch via DStv or stream.
How to live stream the second test in the USA
If you live in the US, you can watch a South Africa v Ireland live stream on FloRugby. The match kicks off at 11.00am ET / 8.00am PT on Saturday morning.
A rolling monthly FloRugby subscription costs $29.99, with an annual subscription costing $150 (which effectively works out at $12.50 per month).
Live stream the Springboks v Ireland in New Zealand
Subscription service Sky Sport NZ is the destination for Kiwis looking to watch the second test from Durban. You’ll have to get up very early, however, as kick-off is at 3.00am NZST on Sunday morning.
Watch the second test in Australia
Australian rugby fans can watch a Springboks v Ireland live stream via Stan Sport. The second test kicks off at 1.00am AEST in the early hours of Sunday morning.
It costs $15 a month to add Stan Sport to your general Stan plan. There is also a 30-day free trial available so you can give Stan a run out first – though this does not apply to Stan Sport.
Springboks vs Ireland second test line-ups
South Africa
Willie le Roux, Cheslin Kolbe, Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, Kurt-Lee Arendse; Handre Pollard, Faf de Klerk; Ox Nché, Bongi Mbonambi, Frans Malherbe, Eben Etzebeth, Franco Mostert, Siya Kolisi (captain), Pieter-Steph du Toit, Kwagga Smith
Replacements: Malcolm Marx, Gerhard Steenekamp, Vincent Koch, Salmaan Moerat, RG Snyman, Marco van Staden, Grant Williams, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
Ireland
Jamie Osborne, Calvin Nash, Garry Ringrose, Robbie Henshaw, James Lowe; Jack Crowley, Conor Murray; Andrew Porter, Rónan Kelleher, Tadhg Furlong, Joe McCarthy, James Ryan, Tadhg Beirne, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris (captain)
Replacements: Rob Herring, Cian Healy, Finlay Bealham, Ryan Baird, Peter O’Mahony, Caolin Blade, Ciarán Frawley, Stuart McCloskey
England’s Karl Dickson referees this second test, assisted by Luke Pearce of England and Craig Evans of Wales. Another Englishman, Ian Tempest, sits in the TMO booth.
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