South Africa Springboks Face Japan: Live Rugby Scores and Updates
In a highly anticipated match, South Africa’s Springboks are set to clash with Japan at Wembley Stadium. This event marks the beginning of South Africa’s tour in the Northern Hemisphere and showcases the Springboks as the world’s top rugby team.
Match Overview
The Springboks, fresh off their Rugby Championship title, arrive with significant momentum. They are known for their dominance in set pieces, translating pressure into scoring opportunities.
Japan, coached by Eddie Jones, aims to showcase resilience and a fast-paced game style. Known as the Brave Blossoms, they carry the confidence from recent victories over teams like Wales and the United States.
Historical Context
This matchup carries historical significance, particularly revisiting the 2015 Rugby World Cup, where Japan pulled off a remarkable 34-32 upset against South Africa. That game is remembered for its thrilling conclusion and strategic decisions.
Live Match Details
The match is scheduled for Saturday, November 1, kicking off at 12:10 p.m. ET / 4:10 p.m. UK / 6:10 p.m. South Africa. Fans can catch all the action via FloRugby, which will broadcast the game live and offer on-demand highlights.
- Location: Wembley Stadium, UK
- Broadcasting: FloRugby (USA), SuperSport (South Africa)
- Kickoff Time: 12:10 p.m. ET / 4:10 p.m. UK / 6:10 p.m. SA
Team Lineups
Springboks Squad
- Ox Nche
- Malcolm Marx
- Zachary Porthen
- RG Snyman
- Lood de Jager
- Siya Kolisi
- Franco Mostert
- Jasper Wiese
- Cobus Reinach
- Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
- Kurt-Lee Arendse
- Damian de Allende
- Jesse Kriel
- Ethan Hooker
- Cheslin Kolbe
Japan Squad
- Kenta Kobayashi
- Kenji Sato
- Shuhei Takeuchi
- Jack Cornelsen
- Warner Dearns
- Ben Gunter
- Kanji Shimokawa
- Michael Leitch
- Shinobu Fujiwara
- Seungsin Lee
- Tomoki Osada
- Charlie Lawrence
- Dylan Riley
- Kippei Ishida
- Yoshitaka Yazaki
Upcoming Fixtures
The Springboks will face several challenging matches following their encounter with Japan:
- November 8: France vs. South Africa
- November 15: Italy vs. South Africa
- November 22: Ireland vs. South Africa
- November 29: Wales vs. South Africa
Japan will also continue their series with matches against notable teams such as Ireland and Wales.
Fans can look forward to an exciting match as South Africa and Japan bring their top players to Wembley Stadium for an unforgettable showdown.
