Boktown brings fans face to face with Springbok spirit at historic Barbarians clash
Castle Lager Boktown brings the Springbok spirit to Johannesburg as fans gather at Wanderers Oval on June 28 to watch the Boks take on the Barbarians for the first time on South African soil.
Local fans will gather to watch the Springboks face the Barbarians for the first time on SA soil at the Wanderers Oval in Johannesburg on June 28.
Castle Lager Boktown is a travelling fan park series that brings the full Springbok match-day atmosphere to supporters nationwide.
Locals can enjoy a stop featuring a giant-screen broadcast, SA music, appearances by former Boks, family zones and partner activations. This will create a festive and safe space for fans to celebrate the green and gold.
SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer said, “Castle Lager Boktown carries that heartbeat into towns and cities across the country, giving supporters a front-row view and offering partners a platform to enrich the Springbok story.”
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Set up as a full-scale festival, supporters can expect live performances by GoodLuck, Shekhinah and the 4am Band, food markets, appearances by current and former Springboks and activations from official Springbok partners.
“Boktown turns every Test into a nationwide gathering,” said Thomas Lawrence, the Castle Lager brand director.
“From the anthem to the final whistle, we want fans shoulder to shoulder, singing, cheering and making memories.
“With our partners on board, we’ve packed the day with music, legends and family fun so everyone goes home smiling,” he added.
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, said this should be something that unites communities regardless of race. He emphasised that sport is one of the few things that brings people together.
First event details:
Event: Castle Lager Boktown;
Date: Saturday, June 28;
Venue: Wanderers Oval, Johannesburg;
Early-bird tickets: From R80;
Gates open: Noon;
Big-screen kick-off: 17:00.
Boktown stops in 2025:
June 28: Springboks vs Barbarians – Johannesburg;
July 5: Springboks vs Italy – Bloemfontein;
July 12: Springboks vs Australia – Witbank;
August 16: Springboks vs Australia – Nelspruit;
August 23: Springboks vs Australia – Durban;
August 23: Springboks vs Australia – Soweto;
September 27: Springboks vs Argentina – Nylstroom;
October 4: Argentina vs Springboks – Pretoria;
November 8: France vs Springboks – Boland;
November 22: Ireland vs Springboks – Benoni.
Tickets can be purchased on howler.co.za
