Farewell to the Boks

Get behind our boys by turning up to wish them luck as we wave them goodbye. Spring Day will be green and gold in Sandton.
RUGBY fans have been invited to join the festivities and bid farewell to the Springboks on Thursday, 1 September at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton.

Sandton is going to turn green and gold during the Bok send-offSandton is going to turn green and gold during the Bok send-offThe Boks will jet off to New Zealand to represent South Africa in the IRB World Cup, which kicks off on 9 September.

The much-anticipated farewell will be held at the square, starting at 12 noon and fans are encouraged to dress in Springbok colours in support of the two-time defending champions. The Boks won the IRB rugby World Cup in 1995 and 2007.

Supporters who arrive early will stand a chance of winning themselves VIP tickets, which will be available through giveaway competitions on 94.7 Highveld Stereo, Radio 702, Pretoria News and The Stand. They also stand a chance accompanying the squad to OR Tambo International Airport on the Gautrain.

Supporters are urged to use the entrance at West Street to Nelson Mandela Square.

The fans’ farewell is a joint initiative between the South African Rugby Union (SARU), Supersport, Absa and the Department of Sport and Recreation.

Local artist will entertain the crowds; among them is Freshly Ground which will be leading the festivities with the official Springbok campaign song, Let’s Do It Again. Award-winners Gold Fish will also set the atmosphere alight.

Contact the call centre on 083 666 1636 regarding road closures and traffic information in the Sandton CBD. There is also an online map.