Bulls and Cheetahs to clash in the city

Rugby fans in the city can look forward to a Super Rugby warm-up match between the Vodacom Bulls and Toyota Cheetahs on Saturday January 24.

January 17, 2015

Liesl Pohl 2 minutes read

Ndavhe Ramakuela (Polokwane Municipality, director community development), Johanna Kaka (member of the mayoral committee for culture, sport, recreation and special focuses), Thembi Nkadimeng (Polokwane mayor) and Barend van Graan (Blue Bulls Company, CEO) say the Vodacom Blue Bulls vs Toyota Cheetahs Super Rugby match will be of great benefit to Polokwane residents. They made the announcement in December last year.

POLOKWANE – Rugby fans in the city can look forward to a Super Rugby warm-up match between the Vodacom Bulls and Toyota Cheetahs on Saturday January 24.

The Blue Bulls Company and Polokwane Municipality announced that the Vodacom Bulls would face the Toyota Cheetahs at the Peter Mokaba Sports Complex in a match that would start at 17:00.

“Both teams will be looking to assert a bit of early dominance over their rivals and will no doubt be looking to send a positive pre-season message to their fans,” Polokwane mayor, Thembi Nkadimeng, said du-ring the announcement, which was made in December last year.

This fixture forms part of a partnership between the Blue Bulls Company and the Polokwane Municipality, aimed at generating funds for tertiary students in Limpopo.

Barend van Graan, CEO of the Blue Bulls Company, said the Polokwane fixture had become one of the highlights of their pre-season preparations.

“It is always a real pleasure for our team to play in Polokwane.

“The professionalism shown by the organising committee is always of the highest standard, and the reception we receive from the fans is something that our players and management look forward to.

“It is also a great spectacle for rugby fans in Polokwane, as most of them are not able to travel to Pretoria or Bloemfontein for Super Rugby games.

“Most importantly, we are honoured that, by participating in this match, we can assist young students to further their education,” Van Graan said. Nkadimeng said besides entertainment for the fans, the game presented a welcome opportunity for the municipality to raise funds for tertiary students who would be able to assist the city in realising its 2030 Smart City Vision when they have qualified.

Nkadimeng highlighted the economic benefits that an event of this magnitude held for the city and encouraged people to fill the stadium to capacity for this event.

Tickets are on sale at the stadium and at Computicket outlets countrywide, by booking online at www.computicket.com or by dialling 0861 915 8000.

Tickets cost R120 (grandstand), R80 (east stand) or R60 (north and South stand) and R30 for scholars.

Parking tickets will be on sale at Computicket for R20.

Hospitality packages will be sold from the stadium for both West and East contact Manthoa Phihlela at (015) 290 2300 or 083 824 9844 for more information.