Wembley Stadium hosts a heavyweight opener as South Africa, the world’s No. 1 team, begins its Northern Hemisphere tour against a confident Japan.
The Springboks arrive fresh off a Rugby Championship title, carrying form, depth, and the kind of set-piece authority that squeezes opponents from the first whistle. Japan counters with belief and tempo under Eddie Jones, the coach whose fingerprints are all over the Brave Blossoms’ rise and resilience.
This meeting carries real history. Ten years have passed since Japan’s 34–32 stunner at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, a result that still sparks debate about courage, decision making, and ambition in the final minutes.
The Brave Blossoms come in ranked No. 13 after recent wins over Wales and the United States, and they will test South Africa’s power with sharp distribution and relentless support lines.
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Siya Kolisi Scores! – 3′
Springboks 7, Japan 0
Siya Kolisi and the Springboks score off the maul, putting points on the board early.
Sacha makes the conversion.
Boks Lineout At 5m – 1′
Springboks 0, Japan 0
High tackle by Japan on Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu results in Springboks possession close to the try-line in less than a minute of action.
It’s a not a downpour, but there is steady rain falling at Wembley Stadium.
Game Begins – 0′
Springboks 0, Japan 0
Springboks kick off to the Brave Blossoms and we’re underway at Wembley Stadium.
Zachary Porthen Debut
What a special day for 21-year-old Zachary Porthen, who will become the youngest prop to make his Test debut for the #Springboks in the professional era today 🤝#ForeverGreenForeverGold #RSAvJAP pic.twitter.com/Aqq8c02Ylp
— Springboks (@Springboks) November 1, 2025
Where To Watch Springboks Vs. Japan
South Africa Vs. Japan Kickoff Time
South Africa vs. Japan will kick off at 12:10 p.m. ET / 4:10 p.m. UK / 6:10 p.m. South Africa on Saturday, Nov. 1.
South Africa Rugby 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
Substitutes: 16. Johan Grobbelaar 17. Gerhard Steenekamp 18. Wilco Louw 19. Ruan Nortje 20. Andre Esterhuizen 21. Kwagga Smith 22. Grant Williams 23. Manie Libbok
Japan Rugby 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
Substitutes: 16. Shodai Hirao 17. Ryosuke Iwaihara 18. Keijiro Tamefusa 19. Tyler Paul 20. Faulua Makisi 21. Kenta Fukuda 22. Sam Greene 23. Tiennan Costley
Springboks Rugby Fixtures 2025
- Saturday, Nov. 1 – 5:10 p.m. ET – South Africa vs. Japan – Twickenham Stadium
- Saturday, Nov. 8 – 9:10 p.m. ET – France vs. South Africa – Stade de France
- Saturday, Nov. 15 – 1:40 p.m. ET – Italy vs. South Africa – Stadio Olimpico
- Saturday, Nov. 22 – 6:40 p.m. ET – Ireland vs. South Africa – Aviva Stadium
- Saturday, Nov. 29 – 4:10 p.m. ET – Wales vs. South Africa – Principality Stadium
Japan Rugby Fixtures 2025
- Saturday, Nov. 1 – 5:10 p.m. ET – South Africa vs. Japan – Twickenham Stadium
- Saturday, Nov. 8 – 1:40 p.m. ET – Ireland vs. Japan – Aviva Stadium
- Saturday, Nov. 15 – 6:40 p.m. ET – Wales vs. Japan – Principality Stadium
- Saturday, Nov. 22 – 1:00 p.m. ET – Georgia vs. Japan – Mikheil Meskhi Stadium
How To Watch Autumn Nations Series 2025
The 2025 Autumn Nations will be broadcast on different networks all over the world. If you live in the USA, you can watch the games on Peacock.
- UK: TNT Sports
- USA: Peacock
- Ireland: TNT Sports (Autumn Nations Games) / Virgin Media (Ireland Games)
- Wales: S4C
- South Africa: SuperSport
- Australia: Stan Sport
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ
Autumn Nations 2025 Schedule & Autumn Internationals 2025 Schedule
Saturday, Nov. 1
- 11:10 a.m. ET – England vs. Australia – Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)
- 12:10 p.m. ET – South Africa vs. Japan – Wembley Stadium (Autumn International)
- 1:40 p.m. ET – Scotland vs. USA – Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Autumn Nations)
- 4:10 p.m. ET – Ireland vs. New Zealand – Soldier Field (Autumn International)
Saturday, Nov. 8
- 7:00 a.m. ET – Georgia vs. USA – Adjarabet Arena (Autumn International)
- 7:40 a.m. ET – Ireland vs. Japan – Aviva Stadium (Autumn Nations)
- 10:10 a.m. ET – Scotland vs. New Zealand – Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Autumn Nations)
- 12:40 p.m. ET – Italy vs. Australia – Bluenergy Stadium (Autumn Nations)
- 12:40 p.m. ET – England vs. Fiji – Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)
- 3:10 p.m. ET – France vs. South Africa – Stade de France (Autumn Nations)
- 10:00 a.m. ET – Colombia vs. Mexico – Estadio Cincuentenario (Autumn International)
- 10:00 a.m. ET – Romania vs. Canada – Stadionul Național Arcul de Triumf (Autumn International)
- 10:00 a.m. ET – Portugal vs. Uruguay – Estádio Nacional do Jamor (Autumn International)
Sunday, Nov. 9
- 10:10 a.m. ET – Wales vs Argentina – Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)
Saturday, Nov. 15
- 7:00 a.m. ET – Georgia vs. Canada – Adjarabet Arena (Autumn International)
- 7:40 a.m. ET – Italy vs. South Africa – Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)
- 10:00 a.m. ET – Romania vs. USA – Stadionul Național Arcul de Triumf (Autumn International)
- 10:10 a.m. ET – England vs. New Zealand – Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)
- 12:40 p.m. ET – Wales vs. Japan – Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)
- 3:10 p.m. ET – France vs. Fiji – Stade Matmut-Atlantique (Autumn Nations)
- 3:10 p.m. ET – Ireland vs. Australia – Aviva Stadium (Autumn Nations)
- 10:00 a.m. ET – Portugal vs. Hong Kong China – Estádio Nacional do Jamor (Autumn International)
Sunday, Nov. 16
- 10:10 a.m. ET – Scotland vs. Argentina – Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Autumn Nations)
Saturday, Nov. 22
- 7:00 a.m. ET – Georgia vs. Japan – Mikheil Meskhi Stadium (Autumn International)
- 10:10 a.m. ET – Wales vs. New Zealand – Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)
- 11:00 a.m. ET – Spain vs. Fiji – Estadio Ciudad de Málaga (Autumn International)
- 12:40 p.m. ET – Ireland vs. South Africa – Aviva Stadium (Autumn Nations)
- 3:10 p.m. ET – Italy vs. Chile – Stadio Luigi Ferraris (Autumn Nations)
- 3:10 p.m. ET – France vs. Australia – Stade de France (Autumn Nations)
- 10:00 a.m. ET – Romania vs. Uruguay – Stadionul Național Arcul de Triumf (Autumn International)
- 11:00 a.m. ET – Portugal vs. Canada – Estádio Municipal Cidade de Coimbra (Autumn International)
Sunday, Nov. 23
- 8:40 a.m. ET – Scotland vs. Tonga – Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Autumn Nations)
- 11:10 a.m. ET – England vs. Argentina – Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)
Saturday, Nov. 29
- 10:10 a.m. ET – Wales vs. South Africa – Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)
South Africa Vs. Japan TV Channel
The South Africa vs. Japan international test match will be broadcast across multiple networks worldwide. Fans can stream or watch live coverage through the following channels:
- USA: FloRugby
- UK: Premier Sports 2
- Ireland: Premier Sports 2
- South Africa: SuperSport Rugby
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ
- Australia: Stan Sport
South Africa – Japan Time
South Africa vs. Japan will kick off at 12:10 p.m. ET / 4:10 p.m. UK / 6:10 p.m. South Africa on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Springboks Rugby Game Today
The Springboks will take on Japan at Wembley Stadium today, Nov. 1, at 12:10 p.m. ET. In the US, the game will be broadcast on FloRugby.
What Time Is South Africa Rugby Playing Today?
South Africa Springboks vs. Japan will kick off at 12:10 p.m. ET / 4:10 p.m. UK / 6:10 p.m. South Africa on Saturday, Nov. 1.
SA Rugby Score
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South Africa Vs. Japan Score
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