IN PHOTOS: More than 36 000 fans spur Springboks on to victory
Green and gold Lowveld thunderbolt electrifies Mbombela Stadium.
Some 36 842 spectators packed Mbombela Stadium on Saturday night, July 19, to watch their beloved Springboks defeat Georgia 55-10.
Fans started arriving at midday to enjoy braais in the parking area and entertainment at the Castle Lager Boktown fan park.
@lowvelder Springbok fans are flowing into Mbombela Stadium for the match against Georgia. #ForeverGreenForeverGold #MbombelaStadium #GoBokke #springboks #bokgees
ALSO READ: Boks batter Georgia in tough Mbombela clash
By the time the teams started their warm-ups the stadium was already half full, and 30 minutes before kick-off the stands were packed.
@lowvelder Thousands of Bok fans are warming up on a cold evening at the Castle Lager Fan Park in preparation for the big game. #ForeverGreenForeverGold #CastleLager #MbombelaStadium @Springboks.rugby
Once again the noise was deafening, the gees electric, and passion Forever Green, Forever Gold.
@lowvelder The Springboks lead 15–10 after 30 minutes, and the fans are all gees. #ForeverGreenForeverGold #MbombelaStadium #Mbombela #gobokke🇿🇦
36 842 voices carried the Boks to victory. Those who were there will cherish the memories.
