Supporters can bid farewell to Springboks at special event
Supporters can attend a ‘free-entry’ event on Saturday to bid farewell to the Springboks as they begin their World Cup journey.
The Springboks begin their journey to the Rugby World Cup in France on Saturday at the start of what South Africa hopes will be a 78-day odyssey to go back-to-back after victory in Japan in 2019.
Thirty-three players and 22 management will fly from OR Tambo International Airport on Saturday as they head towards two more warm-up games that are on the horizon – against Wales in Cardiff and New Zealand at Twickenham.
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According to a SA Rugby statement, “the public is being invited to see them off as they are serenaded and entertained by an ‘A’ list of South African artists”.
Robbie Wessels, Early B, Dr Victor and the Rasta Rebels, PJ Powers, Loyiso Bala, Lloyd Cele, Good Luck, Mariechen and Bernice West will all be on stage in the build up.
The players and coaches will appear on stage and be available for some fan engagements, while there will be live acts and other entertainment at the free-entry event.
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However, booking a ticket will be essential to gain access as capacity is limited. They can be obtained at Quicket or by CLICKING HERE.
The gates open at noon with entertainment from 13h00 and the Springboks due to appear on stage from approximately 14h15.
The Gautrain is running a special free service for a maximum of 200 fans. Two hundred pre-loaded Gautrain cards will be issued to Quicket ticket holders on a first-come, first-serve basis. This special offer is only available from Gautrain Sandton station between 10h30 and 12h30.
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Come say au revoir to the #Springboks on Saturday ✈
— Springboks (@Springboks) August 10, 2023
Supporters will have the chance to see the team off as they depart for Europe with some of SA’s best artists performing live. Food and drinks also available 🎉
📍OR Tambo International, Departures Parking Lot
⏰Gates open at… pic.twitter.com/KR4I6IjbgZ
SPRINGBOKS’ 2023 FIXTURES:
RWC warm-up fixtures:
Saturday, 19 August – Boks vs Wales (Principality Stadium, Cardiff), 4:15pm
Friday, 25 August – Boks vs New Zealand (Twickenham, London), 8.30pm
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RWC FIXTURES:
Sunday, 10 September – Boks v Scotland (Stade Velodrome, Marseille), 5:45pm
Sunday, 17 September – Boks v Romania (Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux), 3pm
Saturday, 23 September – Boks v Ireland (Stade de France, Paris), 9pm
Sunday, 1 October – Boks v Tonga (Stade Velodrome, Marseille), 9pm
Weekend of 14/15 October – Quarter-finals
Weekend of 21/22 October – Semi-finals
Saturday, 28 October – Final
