South Africa continues its international campaign this Saturday, hosting Georgia for a test match in Nelspruit following a two-test series against Italy.
Head coach Rassie Erasmus has selected a strong squad that blends veteran leadership with promising new talent. The lineup notably features an uncapped front row, signaling an opportunity for emerging players to gain valuable experience on the international stage.
Match Information
- Fixture: South Africa vs. Georgia
- Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Kick-off: 5:10 PM SAST / 4:10 PM BST
- Venue: Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
How to Watch: TV and Live Stream Details
- South Africa: The match will be broadcast live on SuperSport Grandstand. It is available to watch on DStv and through the SuperSport streaming platform.
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports will air the game. Viewers can also stream the action via Now, which offers daily and monthly passes.
- United States: FloRugby has the exclusive rights to broadcast the match, with coverage beginning at 11:10 AM ET. A FloSports subscription includes access to rugby and a range of other sports.
- Australia: The fixture is available on Stan Sport. This service can be added to an existing Stan subscription for an additional monthly fee.
- New Zealand: Fans can tune in on Sky Sport 1. The match can also be streamed live using the Sky Sport Now service, with daily, monthly, and yearly passes available.
- Watch from anywhere: Viewers traveling abroad can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access their domestic streaming services. A VPN allows you to change your device’s IP address to appear as if you are in your home country, bypassing geo-restrictions.
South Africa Squad to Face Georgia
Starting XV
15. Aphelele Fassi
14. Edwill van der Merwe
13. Canan Moodie
12. Damian de Allende
11. Kurt-Lee Arendse
10. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
9. Grant Williams
8. Cobus Wiese
7. Pieter-Steph du Toit
6. Siya Kolisi (captain)
5. Ruan Nortje
4. Eben Etzebeth
3. Neethling Fouche (uncapped)
2. Marnus van der Merwe (uncapped)
- Boan Venter (uncapped)
Replacements
16. Bongi Mbonambi
17. Thomas du Toit
18. Vincent Koch
19. RG Snyman
20. Kwagga Smith
21. Faf de Klerk
22. Handre Pollard
23. Damian Willemse
