South Africa faces England in Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park
ESPN Rugby • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:54 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
South Africa and England are currently facing off at Ellis Park in Johannesburg for the Nations Championship. Kick-off was at 4:40 PM BST, marking the start of England's campaign in the tournament. This match recalls previous encounters, their meeting in 2018 that set the stage for an evolving rivalry. As the game progresses, live updates continue to unfold.
- •Kick-off at Ellis Park was at 4:40 PM BST.
- •England starts its Nations Championship campaign against South Africa.
- •The matchup is a rematch from their 2018 encounter.
- •Live updates are available as the match unfolds.
- 3:45 PMESPN Rugby — South Africa vs. England LIVE: Nations Championshi...
- 2:43 PMThe Guardian Sport — South Africa v England: Nations Championship rugby union – live
"Live updates from Ellis Park, kick-off at 4.40pm BST Australia 31-33 Ireland | NZ 34-32 France | Email Daniel We return to the place where it all started. Back in 2018, on a wintry Johannesburg day, Eddie Jones’ England came to town to play a dynasty in its infancy. Continue reading...
"ESPN has live updates as England kick off their Nations Championship campaign against South Africa.
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External links- ESPN RugbyJul 4, 2026, 3:45 PMSouth Africa vs. England LIVE: Nations Championshi...
ESPN has live updates as England kick off their Nations Championship campaign against South Africa.
- The Guardian SportJul 4, 2026, 2:43 PMSouth Africa v England: Nations Championship rugby union – live
Live updates from Ellis Park, kick-off at 4.40pm BST Australia 31-33 Ireland | NZ 34-32 France | Email Daniel We return to the place where it all started. Back in 2018, on a wintry Johannesburg day, Eddie Jones’ England came to town to play a dynasty in its infancy. Continue reading...
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