Last chance to see Springboks before Rugby World Cup
Springbok supporters will have their last chance to say goodbye to the 31-man Springbok squad on Friday at a public farewell in Johannesburg.
Mr Oregan Hoskins has urged all South Africans to give the team their unqualified support and turn out in force in their Springbok jerseys at Montecasino from 14h00 on Friday afternoon.
The team’s South African preparations will culminate in a special event in the Piazza with entertainment from top SA music acts as part of a spectacular “good bye” being televised live by SuperSport. The Minister for Sport and Recreation South Africa, Mr Fikile A Mbalula, MP, will close the occasion by wishing the team well.
Coach Heyneke Meyer, captain Jean de Villiers his 30 team mates and Springbok management will spend an hour and a half making their farewells before walking through the crowd as they head straight to OR Tambo International Airport to catch an overnight flight to London.
Friday’s farewell from the Piazza at Montecasino will feature all 31 players appearing on stage for a final team photograph as well as popular SA performers Lloyd Cele, PJ Powers and HHP (Hip Hop Pantsula)
One lucky fan will receive a Springbok jersey signed by the team on the evening from captain Jean de Villiers.
The event is expected to recapture the mood of the team’s farewell four years ago when fans packed Sandton Square and lined the team’s walk to the Gautrain station.
Gates to the public viewing area at the piazza will open at 13h30 with the entertainment scheduled to start at 14h00.
The Springbok team will arrive at 15h30 and depart at 17h00 with the crowd “walk through”.
Members of the public are urged to arrive early to secure their place as the standing area is limited. An overflow area with a giant screen will also be available.
The occasion is free and open to all-comers.
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