Italy vs South Africa: how to watch free, TV channel and UK kick-off time for Springboks clash

Italy vs South Africa is live on ITV1 and ITVX on Saturday 7 November, with an 11.40am GMT kick-off as the Springboks begin their November Nations Championship fixtures in Turin.

The match at Allianz Stadium opens Saturday’s four-game programme, before Scotland host New Zealand, Wales face Japan and France take on Fiji.

UK viewers can watch without a paid sports subscription. STV and STV Player also list coverage of Italy’s meeting with South Africa.

How to watch Italy vs South Africa in the UK

Detail	Information
Match	Italy vs South Africa
Competition	Nations Championship
Date	Saturday 7 November 2026
Venue	Allianz Stadium, Turin
UK kick-off	11.40am GMT
Italy kick-off	12.40pm CET
South Africa kick-off	1.40pm SAST
UK TV	ITV1 and STV
UK live stream	ITVX and STV Player

ITV1 is showing the match live, with online coverage through ITVX. The current UK listings also name STV and STV Player.

The 11.40am time is kick-off. A separate start time for the television build-up has not been confirmed for this guide.

Can I watch Italy vs South Africa for free?

The match is on free-to-air television in the UK. You do not need a Sky Sports, TNT Sports or Premier Sports subscription to watch it.

Online viewers can find ITV’s tournament coverage through its Nations Championship page on ITVX. STV Player is also listed as a streaming option.

Check your chosen service before kick-off so that you have time to sign in and find the live channel. Saturday’s early start means the match will already be under way before lunchtime in Britain.

What time is Italy vs South Africa?

Italy vs South Africa kicks off at 11.40am GMT on Saturday 7 November. That is 12.40pm in Turin and 1.40pm in South Africa.

The match is being played at Allianz Stadium in Turin. World Rugby’s fixture page confirms the venue and lists Ireland’s Eoghan Cross as referee.

South Africa squad: six uncapped players in November group

Rassie Erasmus has named six uncapped players in a 37-man squad for the November programme, creating the possibility of new faces in the Springboks side.

Yaqeen Ahmed, Sebastian de Klerk, Luan Giliomee, Markus Muller, Riley Norton and Emmanuel Tshituka earned their first senior call-ups, according to SA Rugby’s squad announcement.

Those selections are for the touring squad and do not confirm who will start against Italy. The matchday XV and replacements will determine which players have the opportunity to make their Test debuts.

South Africa face France and Ireland after the Turin fixture, before the competition’s finals weekend later in November.

What other Nations Championship matches are on Saturday?

Italy vs South Africa is the first of four fixtures on Saturday 7 November. The schedule then moves to Edinburgh, Cardiff and Lyon.

Match	UK kick-off
Italy vs South Africa	11.40am GMT
Scotland vs New Zealand	2.10pm GMT
Wales vs Japan	4.40pm GMT
France vs Fiji	8.10pm GMT

England host Australia the following afternoon. Their preparations include an injury concern over Alex Mitchell, covered in our report on the England scrum-half’s hamstring problem.

Italy vs South Africa: frequently asked questions

Which channel is showing Italy vs South Africa?

The match is listed on ITV1 and STV in the UK, with live streaming through ITVX and STV Player.

Is Italy vs South Africa an early kick-off?

Yes. The match starts at 11.40am GMT on Saturday 7 November, making it the first Nations Championship fixture of the day.

Where is Italy vs South Africa being played?

The teams meet at Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy.