This Saturday, the Cape Town Stadium is set to be absolutely packed when the Springboks go head-to-head with the All Blacks.
The buzz around the game is palpable as fans eagerly await the clash of these two rugby giants.
Ticket Frenzy
Recently, Ticketmaster, in collaboration with the Stormers, released the last batch of tickets, which had been reserved for season ticket holders.
This move stirred quite a reaction on social media due to the steep prices, ranging from R2500 to R3000.
Many fans worried that the high costs might prevent the game from selling out.
Despite these concerns, the ticket demand has been so overwhelming that the match is now officially sold out, according to Ticketmaster’s website.
Key Stats and Records
Springboks vs New Zealand Stats
In their 107 encounters with New Zealand, the Springboks have won 41 times, lost 62, and drawn 4 matches.
They’ve scored 1,772 points while conceding 2,223, with a try count of 171 scored versus 244 conceded.
Their win percentage stands at 38.3%.
Player Milestones
- Jesse Kriel and Damian de Allende: The Springboks’ midfield duo will extend their record for the most Test matches played together in the center to 33, surpassing the previous record held by Jean de Villiers and Jaque Fourie.
- Handre Pollard: Needs just nine points to move past Morne Steyn’s 742 points and secure the second spot on the all-time Springbok scoring list, with Percy Montgomery holding the top spot at 893 points.
- Malcolm Marx: Should he score a try, Marx will reach 20 tries and tie with James Small for tenth place on the all-time Springbok try-scoring list. He’s currently the leading Springbok forward try scorer.
- Cheslin Kolbe: Just four points away from reaching 100 points in Tests for South Africa.
- Eben Etzebeth: With his 126th Test appearance, he’ll be one cap away from equaling Victor Matfield’s record for the most capped Springbok player.
- Willie le Roux: Playing his 97th Test, he is three appearances shy of becoming the eighth Springbok to reach a century of Tests.
Team Caps Overview
The total number of Test caps for the Springbok starting lineup is 893, with 387 caps in the backline and 506 among the forwards.
The bench adds another 242 caps.
The average caps per backline player is 55, 63 for forwards, and 30 for bench players.
What’s Next?
As the excitement builds for this highly anticipated match, fans and players alike are gearing up for what promises to be an electrifying game.
Stay tuned for more updates and insights as we approach the big day.
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