What channel is South Africa v Tonga Rugby World Cup 2023 match on? Kick-off time, TV details and live stream
Check out how to watch South Africa v Tonga in a Rugby World Cup 2023 match, including TV details and more.
South Africa have one foot in the Rugby World Cup knockout rounds - but can't afford room for complacency against Tonga in Pool B this weekend.
The Springboks have won all but one of their matches so far, losing to current group leaders Ireland in an intense 13-8 loss.
Dominant wins over Romania and Scotland preceded that loss and have put South Africa in a strong position to finish second or claim the top spot, should Scotland stun Ireland in their final group game.
Tonga lost both of their games against Scotland and Ireland, and a match-up against South Africa means things don’t get any easier for the Pacific nation.
Their chances of making the knockout rounds are mathematically alive, but those chances are slim given they require a bonus point win over reigning champions South Africa.
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When is South Africa v Tonga?
South Africa v Tonga will take place on Sunday 1st October 2023.
The game takes place at Stade Velodrome in Marseille.
What time is South Africa v Tonga kick-off?
South Africa v Tonga will kick off at 8pm.
Check out the Rugby World Cup TV schedule with our comprehensive guide.
What TV channel is South Africa v Tonga on?
South Africa v Tonga will be shown live on ITV1 from 7:15pm.
Rugby World Cup experts and former players will provide plenty of build-up to the big game in the run-up to kick-off.
Every match of the tournament will be shown live across ITV platforms.
How to live stream South Africa v Tonga online
South Africa v Tonga will be live streamed on ITVX for free.
Fans can tune in to watch all the action live and on the move via a range of device, including smartphones and tablets via the ITVX app.
South Africa v Tonga key player to watch
Handrè Pollard (South Africa)
Manie Libbok is an incredibly talented fly-half, and is largely responsible for the Boks' attack moving as smoothly as it has been recently. His performance off the kicking tee, however, has drawn scrutiny.
His side’s loss to Ireland highlighted the brutally simple and boring fact that, sometimes, between two nations so closely matched, it comes down to who can better slot penalties and conversions.
It’s not as simple to say that if Libbok had kicked his goals then South Africa would have won, but they’d have certainly come closer to doing so.
With that in mind, Jacques Nienaber is ready to test Handrè Pollard after his recovery from a calf injury meant he initially couldn’t make the squad. The man who guided South Africa to glory in 2019 will take the 10 jersey against Tonga, and hopefully alleviate the Boks' kicking troubles.
South Africa squad – team news
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Tonga squad – team news
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