It’s a big day for rugby fans in Cape Town as the city gears up to host a historic double-header at DHL Stadium, Cape {town} Etc reports.
Also read: Barbarian Women to face Springbok Women at DHL Stadium
While the clash between the Springboks and the All Blacks is bound to be the main event, don’t miss the chance to catch the Springbok Women making their debut at this venue against the Barbarians RFC.
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It’s a rugby Frenzy tomorrow at DHL stadium 🏉🧬🇿🇦
Chatch the #BokWomen and the #Springboks in action 🔥#MakeItCount#ETTIG pic.twitter.com/DAZYXE1XVh
— SA Women’s Rugby (@WomenBoks) September 6, 2024
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Gates open at 12:30pm, and the Springbok Women’s match starts at 1:30pm. Aim to be inside by 3:30pm and seated by 4:40pm for the Springboks and the All Blacks game.
This will give you plenty of time to soak up the lively pre-match atmosphere, enjoy the anthems, and watch the Haka before the main event kicks off at 5pm.
Parking and getting there
There’s no parking at the stadium or nearby precinct without a valid permit. So, it’s best to avoid bringing your vehicle directly to the area.
Instead, park remotely at CTICC, the Civic Centre, or use the park-and-ride options at Century City and UCT. Free MyCiTi shuttles will be running for all ticket holders from several key stations including UCT, Century City, CTICC, Thibault Square and Civic Centre.
The following roads will be closed: Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Vlei Road, Stephan Way, and Granger Bay Boulevard will be closed from 6am to 10:30pm.
There will also be restrictions on Helen Suzman Boulevard, Beach Road, and Hans Strijdom Avenue from 10am to 10:30pm.
Entertainment galore
The day promises more than just rugby. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Castle Lager Stage (North): 5fm DJ Austin Cassim will be hosting performances from Majozi (3:10pm to 3:45pm), Aking (3:55pm to 4:30pm), and PHFat (7:25pm to 8pm)
- Love Garden (South): DJ Phil will keep the vibes going
- Double Volume Bar (East): Enjoy sets from DJ Goodtymz, DJ Li-Chi, and DJ Jem
We’ve put together the ultimate guide to the best places to release any residual energy or tension after the game.
Springbok Women’s big match
The Springbok Women are making history with their first-ever game at DHL Stadium against the Barbarians RFC, kicking off at 1:30pm.
‘It is great to play at this venue, especially as the Boks will follow a couple of hours later against the All Blacks,’ the team’s captain, Nolusindiso Booi told SA Rugby.
‘Sharing the same field with the double World Cup champions is massive for our team, as we are doing our best to build an identity and brand as a team the country can be proud of as well.
‘We are on the brink of the next step on that journey, playing at home again during WXV and then going to next year’s Rugby World Cup, so a good start [today] is huge for this group of players.’
The team made an announcement ahead of their Barbarian clash:
On Thursday, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi visited the women’s squad and spent time at their training session and team hotel.
‘Siya has always been a vocal advocate of our game and his support is massive and hugely inspiring,’ Booi added.
‘We hope that it will convince more and more people to invest some of their time to watch us play as well, starting tomorrow and we really hope spectators will come early to come and watch us too.’
She adds the Bok Women are ‘not expecting any favours’ from the Barbarians, whose team is packed with some of the biggest names.
‘They gave us flames in our first game at Twickenham in 2021, but last year, we were much more competitive, and I think we can reverse the result this time around.’
Meet the Springbok Women’s team:
- 15. Byrhandré Dolf (Bulls Daisies) – 14 caps 15 points (3 tries)
- 14. Jakkie Cilliers (Bulls Daisies) – 13 caps, 68 points (7 tries, 12 conversions, 3 penalty goals)
- 13. Eloise Webb (Border Ladies) – 10 Tests, 30 points (6 tries)
- 12. Chumisa Qawe (Bulls Daisies) – 15 Tests, 15 points (3 tries)
- 11. Ayanda Malinga (Bulls Daisies) – 8 Tests, 50 points (10 tries)
- 10. Nadine Roos (unattached) – 11 caps, 25 points (5 tries)
- 9. Tayla Kinsey (Sharks Women) – 35 caps, 48 points (2 tries, 16 conversions, 2 penalty goals)
- 8. Aseza Hele (Sanlam Boland Dames) – 21 caps, 40 points (8 tries)
- 7. Sinazo Mcatshulwa (DHL Western Province) – 31 caps, 45 points (9 tries)
- 6. Sizophila Solontsi (Bulls Daisies) – 21 caps, 40 points (8 tries)
- 5. Vainah Ubisi (Bulls Daisies) – 14 caps, 10 points (2 tries)
- 4. Nolusindiso Booi (captain, DHL Western Province) – 45 caps, 10 points (2 tries)
- 3. Babalwa Latsha (Harlequins Women) – 29 caps, 25 points (5 tries)
- 2. Lindelwa Gwala (Ealing Trailfinders Women) – 32 caps, 60 points (12 tries)
- 1. Sanelisiwe Charlie (Bulls Daisies) – 18 caps, 5 points (1 try)
Replacements:
- 16. Micke Gunter (Bulls Daisies) – 8 caps, 0 points
- 17. Yonela Ngxingolo (Bulls Daisies) – 28 caps, 10 points (2 tries)
- 18. Azisa Mkiva (DHL Western Province) – 9 caps, 0 points
- 19. Danelle Lochner (Harlequins Women) – 12 caps, 10 points (2 tries)
- 20. Sinelitha Noxeke (Bulls Daisies) – 2 caps, 0 points
- 21. Felicia Jacobs (Sanlam Boland Dames) – 5 Tests, 5 points (1 try)
- 22. Libbie Janse van Rensburg (Bulls Daisies) – 22 caps, 199 points (10 tries, 55 conversions, 12 penalty goals, 1 drop goal)
- 23. Zintle Mpupha (Bulls Daisies) – 20 Tests, 101 points (19 tries, 3 conversions)
Details:
- Match information: Springbok Women vs Barbarians
- Date: Saturday, 7 September 2024
- Location: DHL Stadium, Fritz Sonnenberg Rd, Green Point, Cape Town
- Kick-off: 1:30pm
- Referee: Zoe Naude
- Assistant referees: Bulela Qwane, Martie Mostert
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