SA Rugby welcomes return of more fans to stadiums
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) says the 50% return of supporters to stadiums in the country is a major relief for sport.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday evening that stadiums and other public gatherings can now fill 50% of the venues’ capacity provided fans and supporters have proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test.
It has been two years since rugby venues were last able to host audiences for live matches.
SARU President, Mark Alexander says there is an appetite for fans to watch rugby from the venues.
“These have been two incredibly tough years for our teams, and we are excited to welcome more people back into stadiums for all levels of the game, from the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, and Carling Currie Cup, to club level.
"We have seen in the response to the ticket launch of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town in September, that there is an appetite to share once again great rugby occasions with our friends and family,” says Alexander.
He assures that rugby would continue to observe the necessary health and safety protocols.
“We're very grateful for the good news from President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Rugby remains in ICU as we battle for sustainability but there is now a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel.”
The Springboks will kick off their season with a three-Test series against Wales, at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on 2 July.
There are six Springbok test matches coming throughout the country from July.
“It will be great to see the Boks running out in front of a proper crowd in South Africa for the first time since 2019,”
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