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Can you feel it? With 16 August fast approaching, the Bok gees is tangible – and it’s the perfect occasion to bring out your Labokboks as you back the boys.
On Saturday, Ellis Park Stadium will come alive as the Springboks take on Australia’s Wallabies in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship – a clash set to deliver fireworks. With the latest team announcement fuelling optimism, fans have every reason to believe the Boks are poised for a standout performance.
Coach Rassie is ready for battle, saying that while the Wallabies will "come out guns blazing, we are confident that the players selected will be up for the challenge."
Whether you're soaking up the atmosphere in the stands or cheering from home, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of game day, from Park and Ride details to what to leave at home and how to doge traffic.
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Match Details:
- Date: 16 August
- Location: Ellis Park Stadium
- Kick-off: 5:10 pm
- To book a ticket, click here
Springbok Team to Face Australia:
- Ox Nche
- Malcolm Marx
- Wilco Louw
- Eben Etzebeth
- Lood de Jager
- Marco van Staden
- Pieter-Steph du Toit
- Siya Kolisi (captain)
- Grant Williams
- Manie Libbok
- Kurt-Lee Arendse
- Andre Esterhuizen
- Jesse Kriel
- Edwill van der Merwe
- Aphelele Fassi
Park and Ride Services:
Park and Ride services will be available at the designated pick-up points listed below. Buses will operate from 1 pm and 3 pm, transporting attendees to the stadium. Return services will depart from the stadium starting at 6:50 pm.
Pick-up locations:
- Clearwater Mall
- Cresta Shopping Centre
- Montecasino
- Melrose Arch
- Mall of Africa
- Centurion Mall
- Menlyn Park
- Greenstone Shopping Centre
- East Rand Mall
- The Glen Shopping Centre
- Gold Reef City
- Sandton City
- Pretoria – The Grove Mall
Tickets range from R250 and R395 and can be purchased here.
Gautrain and PRASA Services:
Gautrain services operate every 15 minutes to Ellis Park Station, ensuring a smooth and convenient journey to the stadium.
To book your Gautrain trip, click here.
PRASA rail services also connect Park Station directly to Ellis Park Stadium. This route takes approximately 3 to 4 minutes, with trains departing every 15 minutes.
Time Out Tip: Travel between Park Station and Ellis Park Station on PRASA is free of charge for passengers presenting a valid match ticket.
E-hailing Service:
Pick-up and drop-off points are located at Gautrain Park Station.
The following items are prohibited at Ellis Park Stadium:
- Animals (excluding service or guide dogs)
- Scooters or skateboards
- Flag poles greater than 1.5m in length
- Frisbees or similar objects
- Bottles, cans, glass vessels
- Air horns
Let's go, Bokke!
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