Springboks vs Tonga: What time is kick off on Sunday?

The Springboks take on Tonga in a match they must win and win well to secure a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.

What time is kick off on Sunday?

The match at the Stade de Marseille will kick off at 21:00 SAST and will be broadcast live on SuperSport and SABC 2.

Streaming options are available through the DSTV Stream app and SABC PLUS.

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Boks target improved performance

The Springboks are out to put in an improved performance after the loss to Ireland last week.

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“Let’s take the result out of the way,” Nienaber told Rugby365.

“We all know that we need to get a win and a bonus point.

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“Net points will also come into play.

“So let’s park the result.”

Springboks vs Tonga: Teams

South Africa: 15 Willie le Roux, 14 Grant Williams, 13 Canan Moodie, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Handre Pollard, 9 Cobus Reinach, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Duane Vermeulen, 6 Siya Kolisi (Captain), 5 Marvin Orie, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Vincent Koch, 2 Deon Fourie, 1 Ox Nche

Replacements: 16 Marco van Staden, 17 Steven Kitshoff, 18 Trevor Nyakane, 19 Franco Mostert, 20 Kwagga Smith, 21 Jaden Hendrikse, 22 Jesse Kriel, 23 Manie Libbok

Tonga: 15 Charles Piutau, 14 Fine Inisi, 13 Malakai Fekitoa, 12 Pita Ahki, 11 Anzelo Tuitavuki, 10 William Havili, 9 Augustine Pulu, 8 Semisi Paea, 7 Sione Talitui, 6 Tanginoa Halaifonua, 5 Sam Lousi, 4 Halaleva Fifita, 3 Ben Tameifuna (captain), 2 Paula Ngauamo, 1 Siegfried Fisi’ihoi.

Replacements: 16 Sam Moli, 17 Tau Koloamatangi, 18 Sosefo Apikotoa, 19 Adam Coleman, 20 Sione Vailanu, 21 Sonatane Takulua, 22 Patrick Pellegrini, 23 Afusipa Taumoepeau.

Date: Sunday, October 1

Venue: Stade de Marseille, Marseille

Kick-off: 21.00 (19.00 GMT; 21.00 SAST; October 2, 08.00 TOT)

Expected weather: Mostly sunny and warm. High of 27°C, sitting at 22°C by kick-off.

Referee: Luke Pearce (England)

Assistant referees: Matthew Carley (England) & Christophe Ridley (England)

TMO: Brett Cronan (Australia)