SOUTH African rugby fans need not worry about securing match tickets for Springbok matches at Rugby World Cup 2015 in England following the establishment of SA Rugby Travel.
The new company – a joint venture between the South African Rugby Union and Tourvest Destination Management – has secured thousands of tickets for likely Springbok matches and tailored packages to suit a wide range of fans’ pockets and experience choices.
The tournament is now just 18 months away.
SA Rugby Travel won the exclusive rights to offer sub-Saharan rugby fans the chance to travel to England in 2015, following a comprehensive tender evaluation and selection process by Rugby Travel and Hospitality (RTH), the company appointed by Rugby World Cup Ltd (RWCL) to manage the global fan travel and hospitality programmes.
Tourvest’s Destination Management division is the single largest ground handler of foreign leisure tourists to the Southern African region, and is responsible for managing the travel arrangements of 120 000 overseas holiday-makers to South Africa every year. It single-handedly looked after 67 000 corporate soccer fans during the 2010 FIFA World Cup and is currently involved with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
The face value cost of adult tickets for the Rugby World Cup final ranges from £150 (R2 700) to £715 (R12 721).
Considering the costs involved and the fact that at today’s prices a cup of coffee will cost at least R45 in London and a beer R60 and more, we think we’re offering great value for money.
Supporters wishing to purchase packages today can call 021 525 2515 or register their interest on the SA Rugby Travel website at www.sarugbytravel.com
The Springboks’ RWC 2015 Pool B schedule is:
Pool rounds:
Saturday Sept 19, 20:00: v Asia 1 (TBC) – Brighton Community Stadium, Brighton
Saturday Sept 26, 17:00: v Samoa – Villa Park, Birmingham
Saturday Oct 3, 17:00: v Scotland – St James’ Park, Newcastle
Wednesday Oct 7, 17:00: v Americas 2 (USA or Uruguay) – Olympic Stadium, London
Quarter Finals:
QF1: Saturday October 17, 14:00 – W Pool C vs RU Pool D – Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
QF2: Saturday October 17, 17:00 – W Pool B vs RU Pool A – Twickenham, London
QF3: Sunday October 18, 14:00 – W Pool D vs RU Pool C – Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
QF4: Sunday October 18, 17:00 – W Pool A vs RU Pool B – Twickenham, London
Semi-finals:
Saturday, October 24, 17:00 – W QF1 vs W QF2 – Twickenham, London
Sunday October 25, 17:00 – W QF3 vs W QF4 – Twickenham, London
