SPRINGBOKS ANNOUNCE A CHANGE OF PLAN
The Springboks have announced an update to their tour schedule. According to their post on X, the world champions will no longer be departing from the airport on Friday night. Instead, they will be changing buses to attend a private function.
Cape Town Trophy Tour update: Please note the #Springboks will no longer be departing from the airport tonight, they will be changing busses before attending a private function.
— Springboks (@Springboks) November 3, 2023
FAMOUS FRIENDS
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and Cheslin Kolbe share a moment with tennis GOAT Roger Federer as the world champions drive into Langa for their Rugby World Cup victory tour.
SPRINGBOKS’ CAPE TOWN ROUTE REMINDER
As the world champion Springboks break for lunch on their Rugby World Cup trophy, here’s a brief reminder of where they’re going next...
People of the Mother City, are you ready for when the #Springboks roll into town tomorrow? 🚌🏆#StrongerTogether @CityofCT pic.twitter.com/vkQH0I2nH4
— Springboks (@Springboks) November 2, 2023
CAPE TOWN’S BLOOD IS GREEN
While the Springboks break for lunch, hundreds of Capetonians have lined up along the N2 as the world champions’ victory tour continues on its second day.
Capetonians have lined up along the N2 on Hospital Bend as they await the world champion @Springboks, who are currently making their way through the Mother City.#StrongerTogether
— IOL Sport (@IOLsport) November 3, 2023
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THE SPRINGBOKS HAVE PAUSED ... TO TOUCH AND ENGAGE THEIR LUNCH ...
What a day so far! The Springboks enjoyed one of the biggest homecomingS in Cape Town in the CBD. People from all races and cultures celebrating the back-to-back Boks!
There were even a few ‘Fafs’ on display, even though the weather is, well, cooler than it was earlier this week.
IT’S ALL HAPPENING ... EVEN BRAS ARE FLYING!
Goodness me, there has been marriage proposals and even the odd bra being thrown onto the Springboks’ bus!
Can you guys identify the mysterious object that was flung unto the Springboks’ bus???
— IOL Sport (@IOLsport) November 3, 2023
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THE PROVERBIAL ‘PLANE’ IS OVER IN LONG STREET ...
It’s thirsty work waiting for the and it looks like people on the streets and balconies of Long Street - one of Cape Town’s favourite party areas - are enjoying a liquid lunch while waiting for the Springboks!
It was chaos in Long Street when Springboks and their captain Siya Kolisi rolled into the Mother City's party street!
— IOL News (@IOL) November 3, 2023
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“COMFORTABLY OVER 100 000 PEOPLE ON THE STREETS OF CAPE TOWN!”
SuperSport commentator Matt Pierce - before being mobbed by half of Cape Town - said during a live crossing that police confirmed there were comfortably over 100 000 people in the streets of Cape Town trying to get a glimpse of the Springboks.
THERE ARE DEFINITELY MORE PEOPLE IN THE STREETS THAN 2019!
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— IOL Sport (@IOLsport) November 3, 2023
The Springboks’ bus is moving through the streets of the Cape Town CBD at a snail’s pace. The police are trying to clear the road for the bus, while the people on the streets are going nuts!
CAPE TOWN HAS COME OUT IN THEIR NUMBERS
A record number of people came out in Johannesburg yesterday to greet the Springboks and it seems like many more have come out to hit the streets on Cape Town.
The Springboks are in Cape Town! And their fans have come out in their numbers!#StrongerTogether
— IOL Sport (@IOLsport) November 3, 2023
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CAPE TOWN PARADE KICKS OFF WITH ELIZBEDI MEETING ETZEBETH
Siya Dlamini from Volksrust in Mpumalanga went viral after the Springboks quarter-final match against France for his reaction when lock Eben Etzebeth scored.
Dlamini was seen jumping in the air screaming Elizabedi! Elizabedi! Elizabedi!
On Friday, though, ahead of the start of the Springboks victory parade in Cape Town, Dlamini managed to meet his hero Etzebeth, giving him a massive embrace.
IOL Sport