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What channel is South Africa v Wales rugby Nations Championship 2026 match on? Kick-off time, TV details and live stream

Check out how to watch South Africa v Wales in a Nations Championship 2026 match, including TV details and more.

Wales rugby player Dewi Lake, in red and white kit, on the pitch at the Nations Championship.

(Photo by Harry Trump/Nations Championship via Getty Images)

Published: Friday, 17 July 2026 at 10:00 am

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It doesn't get much tougher than playing the world champions on their home turf and that is the task facing Wales in South Africa on Saturday.

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Steve Tandy's side are in Durban for the final set of summer fixtures in the new Nations Championship.

Wales made a strong start, beating Fiji on the opening weekend, but lost to Argentina last time out.

South Africa, meanwhile, are top of the Southern Hemisphere tables after confident victories over England and Scotland.

Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch South Africa v Wales on TV and online.

Read more: Nations Championship TV schedule

When is South Africa v Wales?

South Africa v Wales will take place on Saturday 18 July 2026.

The game takes place at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban, South Africa.

What time is South Africa v Wales kick-off?

South Africa v Wales will kick off at 4:40pm.

Check out the Nations Championship TV schedule with our comprehensive guide.

What TV channel is South Africa v Wales on?

South Africa v Wales will be shown live on ITV1 from 4:15pm.

Rugby experts and former players will provide plenty of build-up to the big game in the run-up to kick-off.

Every match of the tournament will be shown live across ITV platforms.

There is also Welsh language coverage on S4C from 4pm.

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How to live stream South Africa v Wales online

South Africa v Wales will be live streamed on ITVX for free, while there is Welsh language coverage on S4C Clic and BBC iPlayer.

Fans can tune in to watch all the action live and on the move via a range of device, including smartphones and tablets via the ITVX app.

Is South Africa v Wales on radio?

You can listen to the match on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra 3.

BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra 3 is available on DAB radio or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. You can also listen to BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra 3 online via the BBC website or BBC Sounds app.

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Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.

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