The Springboks have support from all angles in today’s super-charged clash against Italy at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. Additional support is from passionate South Africans at the Bloemfontein’s Boktown tour celebrating the Springboks’ 30 years of winning the coveted Rugby World Cup in 1995.
That first-ever victory has propelled the mighty Boks to continue writing their own chapter in the world rugby – winning the Webb Ellis Cup four-times – surpass New Zealand three times winners (1987, 2011 and 2015) and Australia twice (1991 and 1999). The Springboks, the reigning world champions have extended their dominance, lifting the coveted trophy in 2007, 2019 and 2023.
He was a member of the 1995 Rugby World Cup winning squad, playing in one match and was also a member of the 1999 Rugby World Cup squad.
BokTowns celebration tour is fit for celebrating the achievements and to inspire the reigning champions against the visiting Italians in today’s battle for supremacy in world rugby. It is offering a festival-style match day experience for passionate Springboks supporters.
“Boktown turns every test into a nationwide gathering,” said Thomas Lawrence, Castle Lager brand director.
“From the anthem to the final whistle, we want fans shoulder-to-shoulder, singing, cheering and making memories. With our partners on board, we’ve packed the day with music, legends and family fun so everyone goes home smiling.”
“Springbok rugby is more than a match-day; it’s the country’s heartbeat,” said Rian Oberholzer, CEO of SA Rugby.
“Castle Lager Boktown carries that heartbeat into towns and cities across the country, giving supporters everywhere a front-row view while offering partners a stage to enrich the Springbok story.”
Dates and venues of the forthcoming legs of Boktowns:
12 July: Springboks vs Australia – Witbank
16 August: Springboks vs Australia – Nelspruit
23 August: Springboks vs Australia – Durban
23 August: Springboks vs Australia – Soweto
27 September: Springboks vs Argentina – Nylstroom
4 October: Argentina vs Springboks – Pretoria
8 November: France vs Springboks – Boland
22 November: Ireland vs Springboks – Benoni
