A ‘MUG’S’ GAME: Springboks ticket strategy leaves fans frustrated
Fans are reeling after additional tickets were made available for the highly anticipated first clash between the Springboks and the All Blacks, despite it being advertised as sold out.
The Springboks' upcoming Test match against the All Blacks has left South African rugby fans frustrated due to a ticketing strategy that has seen additional tickets released despite the game being advertised as sold out. This is the first of four major Tests between the nations for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour, taking place this Saturday, 22 August, at Ellis Park.
The additional tickets, ranging from R850 to R4,000, were reportedly released on Tuesday evening, with between 1,000 and 2,000 tickets still available by Wednesday morning. However, the situation has raised questions about the affordability of Springbok Tests and the impact on stadium attendances, as Saru's ticketing strategy has been under scrutiny.
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