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Springboks and Ireland Set to Clash in Epic Rugby Showdown at Loftus Versfeld
The highly anticipated rugby clash between the Springboks and Ireland is set to take place at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. This match brings together the top two sides in the world rankings for what promises to be an epic showdown.
For many rugby fans, this game is seen as the World Cup Final that should have been, with both teams having had significant successes and challenges since their last encounter. While Ireland fell short in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, South Africa went on to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for the second consecutive time.
Viewers in the UK and Ireland can catch the action on Sky Sports, while fans in South Africa can tune in live on SuperSport. Rugby enthusiasts in the US, Australia, and New Zealand also have viewing options available, with select territories offering free streaming on New Zealand Rugby‘s NZR+ service.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 4.00pm BST / 5.00pm SAST on Saturday 6 July at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. This clash is much anticipated, especially as both teams navigate through transitions and adjustments in their respective line-ups.
Sky Sports holds the broadcasting rights for the match in the UK and Ireland, with coverage starting at 3.30pm BST on both the Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action channels. Subscribers can also stream the game via the Sky Go app on various devices.