The South African Rugby Union is doubling the rugby fun for Soweto residents when the Springboks hit town later this month with a special Absa Boktown at Orlando Stadium
The Springboks play New Zealand just up the road at Soccer City on October 6, but fans who can’t make it to the match have the chance to join in the celebration for just R40.
SARU and sponsors Absa, Vodacom and SAB have come together to create a fan park at Orlando Stadium with gates opening at 12h00. Local SAMA award-winning artist DJ Sbu, rap and hip hop legend Pro Kid and SA’s hottest kwaito sensation at the moment, Brickz will get the party started before the Springboks vs All Blacks match will be broadcast live on the giant screen from 17h00.
“We really wanted to take the Boks to Soweto in the most significant way we could and make it as an unforgettable experience for as many people as we possibly could,” said Jurie Roux, SARU CEO.
“Fan parks have proved very popular with sports fans in South Africa and around the world and we expect taking the rugby party to Soweto to be a huge hit.”
All other Absa Boktown venues around the country will also be operational on the day of the match at Montecasino, Silverstar Casino, Trademarx, Suncoast and Barynard Theatre (Cape Town).
Tickets to the Orlando Boktown cost R40 (adults) and R10 (children under 12 years). They are available from all Computicket outlets at Shoprite, Checkers and House & Home stores, or by telephone (0861-915-8000) and online at www.computicket.com.
Absa Boktown comes to Orlando stadium for the 06 October SA vs NZ test match that takes place at the FNB stadium in Soweto.
