Justin Geduld, Emo Adams, Eddie Andrews (Deputy Mayor), Brandon Phillips and Mfundo Ndhlovu during a visit to Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra at Artscape Theatre Centre. Image: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images.
Cape Town Sevens: Lights, action, music
SA Rugby has confirmed that the Cape Town Philharmonic symphony orchestra will perform live on the final day of the local sevens tournament.
Justin Geduld, Emo Adams, Eddie Andrews (Deputy Mayor), Brandon Phillips and Mfundo Ndhlovu during a visit to Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra at Artscape Theatre Centre. Image: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images.
The Cape Town Sevens is set for another first, after it was confirmed that the Cape Town Philharmonic symphony orchestra will perform live on the final day of the event.
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As the triumphant Blitzboks settled back into the city after their fourth successive victory in the Dubai Sevens, the supporting cast was also tuning up for another three days of Mother City magic at the weekend.
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Alderman Eddie Andrews, Deputy Mayor of the City and a former Springbok prop, was on hand to run a fitness check on the Cape Town Philharmonic, which will be making its debut at the tournament.
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In another ‘first’ for the event, the full symphony orchestra will be performing on Sunday, 11 December 2022, to wow the audience in the way that only the Cape Town Sevens knows how.
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“The Mother City is ready to host the Cape Town Sevens this coming weekend,” said Alderman Andrews on Monday.
“We are over the moon to welcome on board the Cape Town Philharmonic in what promises to be something different and exciting altogether.
“The Cape Town Sevens is more than just the game I love so much, it is also about bringing together people from across our city and province, and even further afield, to celebrate our shared passions and heritage.
“Congratulations to our Blitzboks for winning the Dubai-leg. We are looking forward to welcoming you back home. Cape Town is ready to bring the gees this weekend. The City of Cape Town is a proud supporter of the Cape Town Sevens and acknowledges the contribution it makes to our local economy.”
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CAPE TOWN SEVENS SCHEDULE:
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SA’s biggest party – the unofficial noon gun to the summer season – kicks off at 12h00 on Friday, 9 December, at the Stadium.
The Blitzboks close day one at 20h03 with a match against Canada before heading into an action packed Saturday.
The home favourites have pool games against Fiji (11h19) and France (17h00) to earn a place in the Cup quarter-finals, which will also take place on Saturday.
Sunday’s action begins at 08h00 with the men’s and women’s finals taking place just before 20h00.
The Blitzboks’ 13-man squad for the Cape Town Sevens will be announced on Thursday.
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