Argentina and South Africa are set to face off in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match on Saturday, August 5th. The two teams are continuing their preparations for the upcoming tournament, following their tense encounter last weekend.
The match will take place in Buenos Aires and will be broadcast on various channels around the world. In the UK and Ireland, viewers can catch the action on Sky Sports Action, while SuperSport and ESPN+ will be broadcasting the game in South Africa and Argentina, respectively.
For those who are away from their home country, using a VPN such as ExpressVPN will allow them to watch the match from abroad. ExpressVPN provides a secure and private connection, enabling viewers to access the live stream from wherever they are.
Last weekend, the Springboks emerged victorious in their Rugby Championship clash against Argentina, winning 22-21. Argentina will be looking to bounce back from the narrow defeat and put on a strong performance in front of their home crowd.
South Africa’s team for the match features 14 changes from their previous meeting, with hooker Bongi Mbonambi leading the side as captain. Prop Gerhard Steenekamp will make his debut for the Springboks.
Argentina, who defeated Australia in the Rugby Championship but suffered losses to New Zealand and South Africa, will have a break from action after the match before completing their preparations with a game against Spain on August 26th.
This will be the last high-level test for the Pumas before the Rugby World Cup, where they are placed in England’s pool. The match promises to be an exciting encounter, and fans around the world will be eager to see how both teams fare.
In the UK and Ireland, viewers can catch the match on Sky Sports Action starting at 11 pm BST. Alternatively, a NOW TV pass allows access to all 11 Sky Sports channels for streaming. South African viewers can tune in on SuperSport from 8:30 pm, while ESPN+ will be broadcasting the match in Argentina. FloRugby and Sky Sports NZ will provide coverage for viewers in the USA and New Zealand, respectively.
Premier Sports Asia will be showing the match in 30 territories across Southeast Asia. Rugby fans in Singapore and Asia can subscribe to Premier Sports Asia for live streaming. FloRugby also offers a monthly or annual subscription for fans in the USA.
The Argentina v South Africa clash promises to be a thrilling affair as both teams look to fine-tune their preparations for the Rugby World Cup. With the match being the last top-level test for Argentina before the tournament, they will be aiming to put on a strong performance against a much-changed Springboks side. Rugby fans around the world won’t want to miss out on this exciting encounter.
