{"id":292367,"date":"2023-10-20T06:24:14","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T06:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/?p=292367"},"modified":"2023-10-20T06:24:14","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T06:24:14","slug":"is-england-v-south-africa-on-tv-channel-start-time-and-how-to-watch-rugby-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/rugby-union\/is-england-v-south-africa-on-tv-channel-start-time-and-how-to-watch-rugby-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Is England v South Africa on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Rugby World Cup is rapidly approaching its conclusion with the second semi-final being played between England and South Africa. They face each other on Saturday evening at the Stade de France in Paris, each hoping to secure a place in the final.<\/p>\n
Steve Bortwick has named three changes to the England side that defeated Fiji in their quarter-final draw with Marcus Smith the most noticeable absentee. He picked up a head injury during the last match and won\u2019t feature against the Springboks. Owen Farrell shined against the Pacific Islanders kicking a drop goal and a penalty late in the game to deny them a comeback. <\/p>\n
South Africa, meanwhile, played out one of the matches of the tournament and indeed World Cup history when they defeated France 29-28. The game swung both ways with the Springboks able to come from behind and hold off the tourament hosts to reach the final four. <\/p>\n
Here\u2019s everything you need to know ahead of the match plus get all the <\/em>Rugby World Cup odds and tips here<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n When is England vs South Africa?<\/strong><\/p>\n The semi-final is scheduled to kick off at 8pm BST on Saturday 21st October at Stade de Frace in Paris.<\/p>\n How can I watch it?<\/strong><\/p>\n Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on ITV1 with coverage beginning at 7:15pm BST.<\/p>\n Registered users can also stream the match for free online on ITVX.<\/p>\n Team news<\/strong><\/p>\n Steve Borthwick has made three changes to England\u2019s starting XV from the side that defeated Fiji in the quarter-finals.<\/p>\n Marcus Smith doesn\u2019t make the matchday 23 as Freddie Steward slots back in a full-back. Ellis Genge drops to the bench with Joe Marler in as the loose-head prop and George Martin takes Ollie Chessum\u2019s place in the second row.<\/p>\n South Africa have named an unchanged side for their Rugby World Cup semi-final against England.<\/p>\n After pipping France in Paris last week, Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus have kept faith with the same starting line-up and bench.<\/p>\n Confirmed lineups:<\/strong><\/p>\n England XV: <\/strong>15. Freddie Steward, 14. Jonny May, 13. Joe Marchant, 12. Manu Tuilagi, 11. Elliot Daly, 10. Owen Farrell, 9. Alex Mitchell; 1. Joe Marler, 2. Jamie George, 3. Dan Cole, 4. Maro Itoje, 5. George Martin, 6. Courtney Lawes, 7. Tom Curry, 8. Ben Earl.<\/p>\n Replacements:<\/em><\/strong> 16. Theo Dan, 17. Ellis Genge, 18. Kyle Sinckler, 19. Ollie Chessum, 20. Billy Vunipola, 21. Danny Care, 22. George Ford, 23. Ollie Lawrence.<\/p>\n South Africa XV: <\/strong>15-Damian Willemse, 14-Kurt-Lee Arendse, 13-Jesse Kriel, 12-Damian de Allende, 11-Cheslin Kolbe, 10-Manie Libbok, 9-Cobus Reinach; 1-Steven Kitshoff, 2-Bongi Mbonambi, 3-Frans Malherbe, 4-Eben Etzebeth, 5-Franco Mostert, 6-Siya Kolisi, 7-Pieter-Steph du Toit, 8-Duane Vermeulen.<\/p>\n Replacements:<\/em><\/strong> 16-Deon Fourie, 17-Ox Nche, 18-Vincent Koch, 19-RG Snyman, 20-Kwagga Smith, 21-Faf de Klerk, 22-Handre Pollard, 23-Willie Le Roux.<\/em><\/p>\n Odds<\/strong><\/p>\n England – 9\/2<\/p>\n Draw – 25\/1<\/p>\n South Africa – 1\/7<\/p>\n Prediction<\/strong><\/p>\n England have made hard work out of a relatively simple run to the semi-finals but are clicking at the right time despite repeatedly changes in personnel. They could have enough quality to spring a surprise on South Africa but the reigning champions look like a more assured set-up and should get through a tight contest to reach the final.<\/p>\n England 22-29 South Africa.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Source: Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email […]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":292366,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nRecommended<\/h3>\n
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