England vs South Africa rugby: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream free and team news for Rugby World Cup final
AFTER six weeks of thrilling rugby in Japan, we are down to two teams as England face South Africa in Yokohama.
The Red Rose produced arguably their best ever performance to dispense with the All Blacks in the semi-final, while South Africa squeezed the life out of Wales in a close fought win.
The match is a repeat of the sides’ 2007 final in Paris where the Springboks ran out 15-6 winners.
When is England vs South Africa?
England vs South Africa will take place on Saturday, November 2.
Kick-off is at 9am UK time – 11am in South Africa and 6pm in Japan.
It is being played at the Yokohama International Stadium – the same venue where Brazil beat Germany in the 2002 football World Cup final.
What TV channel is England vs South Africa on and can I live stream it?
England vs South Africa will be live on ITV1 in the UK.
Coverage is set to start at 8am.
To stream the game live, head to the ITV Hub or create an account on TV Player.
SuperSport is the Rugby World Cup broadcaster in South Africa.
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How do I watch England vs South Africa for free?
ITV1, the ITV Hub and TV Player are all free for UK viewers.
But whichever option you choose, you must have a valid TV
licence.
Team news
Willi Heinz has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup final with a hamstring injury.
Saracens’ scrum-half Ben Spencer has flown out to Japan as an emergency replacement in the squad.
Cheslin Kolbe will be desperate to prove his fitness for the final after missing the semi with Wales through a recurrence of an ankle injury.