Verified and updated Nov. 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. UTC.
Spain meets Chile in the World Rugby Nations Cup on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Estadio Ontime Butarque in Leganés, Madrid. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Madrid time (CET, UTC+01:00), or 4:00 p.m. UTC. Spain’s federation has announced its starting XV, and World Rugby lists Hollie Davidson as referee. The match is still upcoming at the time of this update, so no result or post-match standings change is confirmed.
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The match is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, at Estadio Ontime Butarque in Leganés, within the Madrid area. The Spanish Rugby Federation lists a 5:00 p.m. local start. Madrid is on Central European Time (CET, UTC+01:00) on that date, making kickoff 4:00 p.m. UTC. Sky Sports’ fixture listing also gives 16:00 for the game. World Rugby’s match centre identifies the venue and date.
World Rugby lists the match among the 2026 Nations Cup fixtures and names Davidson as referee. Matthew Carley and George Selwood are the assistant referees, with Dan Jones assigned as television match official. Check official match coverage for any late schedule or broadcast changes.
Spain coach Pablo Bouza has made seven changes from the side that started the opening match of the November window, according to the federation. Álvaro García captains the team from hooker. Hugo Pirlet and Joel Merkler start at prop, while Ignacio Piñeiro and Antonio Suárez remain together in the second row.
Gabri Vélez joins Matt Foulds and Rapha Nieto in the back row. Estanislao Bay starts at scrumhalf, with Lucien Richardis at fly-half. In the backs, Álvar Gimeno and Iñaki Mateu form the center pairing; Alberto Carmona, Martiniano Cian and John Wessel Bell complete the back three.
The Spanish federation lists Gauthier Maravat among the replacements and says he could make his senior international debut. Its published bench also includes Diego González, Lucas Santamaría, Jon Zabala, Vicente Boronat, Manex Ariceta, Nico Infer and Alejandro Laforga. The federation’s announcement is the source for Spain’s team sheet; consult the official match centre for Chile’s lineup and any changes announced closer to kickoff.
The fixture is part of the November stage of the World Rugby Nations Cup, a cross-pool competition involving 12 teams. The Spanish federation describes Spain as part of Pool B alongside Georgia, Portugal, Romania, Hong Kong China and Zimbabwe. It says the teams finishing first in their respective tables at the end of the November matches will be crowned the competition’s inaugural champions.
Spain entered the autumn window after a summer schedule that included a win over Tonga, a draw with Canada and a loss to the United States, as reported by the federation. That context gives the Chile match potential importance in Spain’s pursuit of a strong position, but the exact standings effect depends on results across the competition and the applicable points rules. No points or table movement from this fixture can be reported before the final whistle.
Chile offers a demanding test. The Spanish federation’s preview describes the visitors as a World Cup team and points to their effective retention at their own rucks during this edition. It also notes Chile’s tendency to attack down the blind side. Those details suggest areas Spain may need to manage, though the match itself will determine how the tactical contest plays out.
Spain’s reshuffled front row and new starting fly-half combination will be among the key storylines. A stable set piece and clean service from the base can help Richardis and the backs control territory, while Chile’s breakdown pressure could punish slow ball. The federation also highlighted Cian’s metres gained after contact during the tournament; his ability to turn carries into forward momentum may be one factor to watch.
Spain has won its four meetings with Chile in the 21st century, according to the Spanish federation’s match preview, but those historical results do not decide this fixture. Chile arrives with recent international experience and its own incentive to improve its competition position. The clearest measure of the stakes will be the final score and the updated official table after all relevant matches are complete.
Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00) in Madrid on Nov. 14, 2026, which is 4:00 p.m. UTC.
The match is at Estadio Ontime Butarque in Leganés, Madrid, Spain.
World Rugby lists Hollie Davidson as referee. At the Nov. 14, 2026, 2:00 p.m. UTC update, the match was still upcoming and no result was confirmed.
Sources: World Rugby match centre; Spanish Rugby Federation team announcement; Spanish Rugby Federation Nations Cup schedule and format; Sky Sports fixtures.
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