Lions stay loyal to Coca-Cola Park
The Golden Lions Rugby Union turned down an offer to host all their future Currie Cup and Super Rugby matches at the FNB Satdium (Soccer City) and will remain at Coca-Cola Park.
After lengthy discussions between Stadium Management South Africa (“SMSA”) and the Golden Lions Rugby Union (“the Lions”) to host all future Lions rugby matches at the Soccer City Complex and its main stadium, the FNB Stadium, it has been decided by the Lions not to accept the final offer by SMSA.
“We were informed by the Lions that discussions between us have concluded and that our offer was not acceptable to the Lions and that Coca -Cola Park will remain the home of the Lions. We are hugely disappointed that the Lions turned down our offer to host its Currie Cup and Super Rugby home fixtures at the Soccer City Complex”, said Jacques Grobbelaar Chief Executive of SMSA. “We have noted the expertise employed by the Lions in assessing the possibility of the Lions relocating to the Soccer City Complex and SMSA understand and respect the reasoning behind the decision made.“
President of the Golden Lions Rugby Union, Mr.Kevin de Klerk says “Coca-Cola Park will remain the home of the MTN Golden Lions. We must now focus on rugby and build on our strong Currie Cup season. We have fantastic rugby matches coming to Coca-Cola Park and look forward to seeing the home of the MTN Golden Lions packed to capacity on a regular basis.” He added that “the Lions will pursue any reservations about the stadium’s locality and will continue to provide a friendly, pleasing environment as has been done over the past few years.”
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