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The Springboks have support from all angles in today\u2019s super-charged clash against Italy at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. Additional support is from passionate South Africans at the Bloemfontein\u2019s Boktown tour celebrating the Springboks’ 30 years of winning the coveted Rugby World Cup in 1995.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That first-ever victory has propelled the mighty Boks to continue writing their own chapter in the world rugby \u2013 winning the Webb Ellis Cup four-times \u2013 surpass New Zealand three times winners (1987, 2011 and 2015) and Australia twice (1991 and 1999). The Springboks, the reigning world champions have extended their dominance, lifting the coveted trophy in 2007, 2019 and 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He was a member of the 1995 Rugby World Cup winning squad<\/em>, playing in one match and was also a member of the 1999 Rugby World Cup squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BokTowns celebration tour is fit for celebrating the achievements and to inspire the reigning champions against the visiting Italians in today\u2019s battle for supremacy in world rugby. It is offering a festival-style match day experience for passionate Springboks supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBoktown turns every test into a nationwide gathering,\u201d said\u00a0Thomas Lawrence, Castle Lager brand director<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFrom the anthem to the final whistle, we want fans shoulder-to-shoulder, singing, cheering and making memories. With our partners on board, we\u2019ve packed the day with music, legends and family fun so everyone goes home smiling.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSpringbok rugby is more than a match-day; it\u2019s the country\u2019s heartbeat,\u201d\u00a0said Rian Oberholzer, CEO of SA Rugby<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Castle Lager\u00a0Boktown carries that heartbeat into towns\u00a0and cities across the country, giving supporters everywhere a front-row view while offering partners a stage to enrich the Springbok story.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dates and venues of the forthcoming legs of Boktowns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 July: Springboks vs Australia \u2013 Witbank<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16 August: Springboks vs Australia \u2013 Nelspruit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23 August: Springboks vs Australia \u2013 Durban<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23 August: Springboks vs Australia \u2013 Soweto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27 September: Springboks vs Argentina \u2013 Nylstroom<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 October: Argentina vs Springboks \u2013 Pretoria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 November: France vs Springboks \u2013 Boland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22 November: Ireland vs Springboks \u2013 Benoni <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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