It was thrilling afternoon for local rugby fans as they watched the Springboks take on Italy in the 2019 Rugby World Cup at the Boktown Fanzone at Emnotweni last Friday.

A strong spirit of togetherness spread as locals came together to watch the Pool B clash at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi City, Japan.

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The big screen made supporters feel as if they were right there at the stadium in Japan.