Ireland vs South Africa rugby: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream and team news CONFIRMED for autumn international

IRELAND host South Africa in the autumn international match-up this weekend.

The reigning champions travel to Dublin in the first of three autumn internationals for Ireland.

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The last time the two sides played, Ireland demolished South Africa 38-3 in 2017.

And now the visitors will be looking for revenge as they face Ireland this weekend.

When is Ireland vs South Africa?

• South Africa travel to Ireland on Saturday, 5 November.
• The match is scheduled to get underway from 5:30pm UK time.
• The Aviva Stadium will play host to the contest and is able to host up to 74,500 spectators.

What TV channel is it on and can I live stream it?

• The clash will not be broadcast on terrestrial television, however you can still watch it.
• Instead, it will be available to broadcast like on Amazon Prime.
• The coverage is set to get underway from 5:00pm UK time.

What is the team news?

Ireland team

Backs: Hugo Keenan, Robert Baloucoune, Garry Ringrose, Robbie Henshaw, Mack Hansen, Johnny Sexton (captain), Conor Murray.

Forwards: Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier, Peter OMahony, James Ryan, Tadhg Beirne, Tadhg Furlong, Dan Sheehan, Andrew Porter.

Replacements: Rob Herring, Cian Healy, Finlay Bealham, Kieran Treadwell, Jack Conan, Jamison Gibson-Park, Joey Carbery, Stuart McCloskey.

South Africa team

Forwards: Cheslin Kolbe, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, Makazole Mapimpi, Damian Willemse, Jaden Hendrikse.

Backs: Jasper Wiese, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi (captain), Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, Frans Malherbe, Malcolm Marx, Steven Kitshoff.

Replacements: Bongi Mbonambi, Ox Nche, Vincent Koch, Franco Mostert, Deon Fourie, Kwagga Smith, Faf de Klerk, Willie le Roux.

Latest Odds

Ireland to win – 8/15

Draw – 17/1

South Africa – 7/4

*Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication