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Springboks team photo
Over 35 000 tickets have been sold for the Springboks’ match against Georgia at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga on Saturday. Stadium management is confident all measures are in place for spectators to have an enjoyable experience.
The stadium will be painted in green and gold, as supporters cheer on the World Champions.
Spectators are advised to use park and ride facilities to the stadium.
“We are looking forward to the match tomorrow. We are expecting 35 000 people in the stadium. It is critical for people to plan their day and come early, don’t come in just before the game to avoid being stuck in traffic, come and enjoy a beer in the beer garden and come early so that when the teams start warming up an hour and a half before the game so that you are in the stadium. Sit comfortably, enjoy yourself and take in a whole experience because it is a special occasion. The pitch looks lovely the dressing of the stadium is amazing, come experience the whole day, don’t just rush to the game and put yourself into unnecessary tension,” says stadium manager Roelf Kotze.
Mbombela Stadium is nestled within the Mataffin community and locals can’t wait for kick-off.
“I am very excited to see them in action again. I believe the last time they won, so I am very excited to see them. I could not watch the last time but definitely I will be there live to see them in actions,” says a supporter.
“No, it very sad because I wanted to go but when I went to buy tickets, they said they are sold out so that what makes me sad, because I was going to go,” another supporter explains.
“I won’t be able to go to the game, but I am happy they will be around our hood,” a supporter elaborates.
Police are on high alert.
“We have deployed our police accordingly and only the SAPS. However, other law enforcement agencies that are working with us will ensure that we have zero incidents with those that will be attending. We urge the members of the public, drivers to ensure that they work together with our members especially when they drive in and out of the stadium to avoid incidents and everything is in order according to the plans in place’s,” says Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdhluli.
Kick-off is 17h10.
