The Springboks welcome the Brave Blossoms to Wembley Stadium.
Watch South Africa v Japan, as the Springboks host the Brave Blossoms at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium.
– Date: Saturday 1 November 2025
– Kick-off time: 4.10pm GMT (local) / 6.10am SAST / 12.10pm ET
– Live streams: Premier Sports (UK), SuperSport (South Africa), FloRugby (US)
– Watch from anywhere: Get NordVPN’s Black Friday deal
The last time these two sides met in England it was Japan who grabbed the headlines. Eddie Jones masterminded a famous 34-32 victory over the Springboks in Brighton during the 2015 World Cup, a result that remains one of the greatest upsets in rugby history.
But while Jones is back at the helm after stints with England and Australia, and the veteran Michael Leitch is still the captain, you’ll get long odds on the Brave Blossoms repeating the feat at Wembley. The Springboks are double world champions, have just retained the Rugby Championship, and arrive in London with a side packed with superstars. And although they’re thousands of miles from home, there’s sure to be enough UK-based South African fans in town to make Wembley feel like Ellis Park.
Still, with Japan vying with Wales for 12th place in the world rankings – and subsequently an easier Rugby World Cup draw – they may just raise their game…
This guide explains how to tune into the game around the world, including details of both TV channels and streams. And if you’re travelling outside your usual country this weekend, you’ll also find all the information you need to use a VPN to watch South Africa v Japan live streams wherever you are in the world. Scroll down to the end of the article for team news and officials.
Watch Springboks v Japan in the UK
While most of the Autumn Internationals are on TNT Sports, Premier Sports has the rights to South Africa vs Japan.
A standalone subscription to Premier Sports costs £16.99 a month on a rolling basis, whether you’re adding it to your TV package or taking it out as a streaming plan for your laptop or phone. It’s also available for £11.99 a month on a year-long contract, or £120 a year (equivalent to £10 per month) if you pay up front.
Watch Springboks v Japan in South Africa
In South Africa? SuperSport is the place to go for all five of the Springboks’ fixtures in November. There are several SuperSport packages available, whether you want to watch via DStv or streaming.
South Africa v Japan kicks off at 6.10pm SAST this evening.
Watch South Africa v Japan from anywhere
You can take the rugby with you, even if you’re travelling overseas this weekend, thanks to the wonders of a VPN (or Virtual Private Network).
These handy pieces of software have the useful ability to change your IP address, making your laptop, smartphone or tablet appear to be back home. This means you can avoid the geo-blocking restrictions that might otherwise prevent you from watching your usual streamers when you’re in another country. A good VPN will also improve your online security, which is great for peace of mind when you’re using an unfamiliar Wi-Fi network in a bar or hotel.
There’s no shortage of VPNs available, but the tech experts at TechRadar and Tom’s Guide both believe that NordVPN is – like the Springboks – world number one, thanks to its top-notch streaming and security features. They’re also offering a 30-day money-back guarantee, and a great deal in time for Black Friday…
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More streaming options for South Africa v Japan
- United States: US viewers can watch South Africa v Japan live streams on FloRugby. A monthly FloRugby subscription costs $29.99, while an annual subscription will set you back $150 – effectively $12.50 per month. Kick-off is 12.10pm ET / 9.10am PT today.
- Australia: Stan Sport will be your destination for today’s South Africa v Japan encounter. It costs $20 per month to add Stan Sport to your base Stan plan. (Prices for the latter start at $12 per month.) You’ll need to keep the midnight oil burning for this one, because kick-off is 3.10am AEDT on Sunday morning.
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ has the New Zealand rights for South Africa v Japan. You can subscribe to Sky Sport Now from $54.99 per month, but day passes are also available for $29.99. The match gets underway at 5.10am NZDT on Sunday morning.
South Africa v Japan teams and officials
South Africa
Cheslin Kolbe, Ethan Hooker, Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Cobus Reinach; Ox Nche, Malcolm Marx, Zachary Porthen, RG Snyman, Lood de Jager, Siya Kolisi (captain), Franco Mostert, Jasper Wiese
Replacements:
Johann Grobbelaar, Gerhard Steenekamp, Wilco Louw, Ruan Nortje, Andre Esterhuizen, Kwagga Smith, Grant Williams, Manie Libbok
Japan
Yoshitaka Yazaki, Kippei Ishida, Dylan Riley, Charlie Lawrence, Tomoki Osada, Lee Seung-sin, Shinobu Fujiwara; Kenta Kobayashi, Kenji Sato, Shuhei Takeuchi, Jack Cornelsen, Warner Dearns, Ben Gunter, Kanji Shimokawa, Michael Leitch (captain)
Replacements:
Shodai Hirao, Ryosuke Iwaihara, Keijiro Tamefusa, Tyler Paul, Faulua Makisi, Kenta Fukuda, Sam Greene, Tiennan Costley
Eoghan Cross (Ireland) is the referee for South Africa v Japan, assisted by Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand) and Adam Leal (England). Mike Adamson (Scotland) is the TMO.
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