Captain Siya Kolisi and Pieter-Steph du Toit have been ruled out injured from playing for South Africa against Australia in the Rugby Championship this weekend.

Australia produced one of the greatest comebacks in rugby history as they beat South Africa 38-22 in The Rugby Championship, with commentator Sean Maloney in tears

As if the pain of a first defeat to Australia at Ellis Park in 62 years was not enough, South Africa face a heavy injury toll from the 38-22 defeat in Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener, with captain Siya Kolisi sidelined for an extended period.

Australia prop James Slipper and winger Dylan Pietsch have been ruled out of the second Rugby Championship test against South Africa in a double blow to the Wallabies' hopes.

South Africa vs Australia is due to kick off at 4.10pm BST on Saturday 16 August at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Action, with coverage on the channel from 4pm BST. A live stream will be available via Sky Go and NOW.

South Africa's Springboks will kick off their Rugby Championship defence with a clash against the somewhat resurgent Australia at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.

The Wallabies recovered from 22-0 down to prevail 38-22 and record their first triumph over the Springboks at Ellis Park since 1963. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Wallabies have produced one of the greatest comebacks of all time to stun South Africa in the first round of the Rugby Championship.