Springboks duo Handre Pollard (L) and Damian Willemse (R) celebrate a try. Photo: EPA/KIM LUDBROOK

Twickenham nearly sold out for Springboks against All Blacks

The Springboks will face the All Blacks at Twickenham ahead of the World Cup in front of what is likely going to be a sold out crowd.

by Wade Pretorius

25-06-2023 21:01

in Rugby

Springboks duo Handre Pollard (L) and Damian Willemse (R) celebrate a try. Photo: EPA/KIM LUDBROOK

The Springboks will face the All Blacks at Twickenham ahead of the World Cup in front of what is likely going to be a sold out crowd.

In the latest information on this game, it was confirmed that over 70 000 tickets have already been sold with the stadium holding a capacity of 82 000.

Kick off is at 19:30 (UK time) and 20:30 (SA time).

Springboks selling out

It’s worth remembering that this clash at Twickenham takes place just two weeks before the 2023 Rugby World Cup gets under way in France.

For many it serves as the perfect ‘curtain raiser’ before heading to France for the global showpiece.

Don’t miss the chance of witnessing one of rugby’s greatest rivalries, but this time in the UK and at home of rugby – Twickenham.

Tickets are available via Ticketmaster and the RFU.

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THE BACK STORY

It was announced in October last year that the blue-ribbon fixture of Test rugby – South Africa vs New Zealand – will have one final instalment before heading to the 2023 World Cup.

This time, they won’t meet in a specific competition or tournament; instead, they will play a once-off match at Twickenham.

The Test, scheduled for Friday, 25 August, will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for fans as it will be just the seventh showdown between the bitter rivals played at a neutral venue, and indeed only the second between the Springboks and All Blacks at the ‘Home of the Rugby’.

The last time being the semi-final of the 2015 World Cup.

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