Boks kick off international season with clash against Barbarians in Cape Town
Saturday evening's game against the British-based invitational rugby union club, renowned for bringing together top players from various clubs and countries, serves as the curtain-raiser for the Boks' busy season.
FILE: Springboks plays against Portugal during their historic once-off test in Bloemfontein on 20 July 2024. Picture: @Springboks on X
CAPE TOWN - The highly anticipated clash between the Springboks and the Barbarians has kicked of at the DHL Stadium in Green Point, Cape Town.
The match marks the start of the Springboks' five-month international season.
Saturday evening's game against the British-based invitational rugby union club, renowned for bringing together top players from various clubs and countries, serves as the curtain-raiser for the Boks' busy season.
The Boks' last victory over the Barbarians date back to December 2000 in Cardiff, where they secured a 41-31 win.
EWN spoke to Bok fans, all brimming with excitement to watch the thrilling encounter.
"My score prediction for this game will be Springboks 32, Barbarians, 14," said one fan.
"I’m sure the excitement is felt across the entire country, I’m just a little concerned with the wet weather that we’re experiencing in Cape Town today, Go Springboks," said another.
"Glad rugby season is finally back, confident because you know we’re playing on home turf, reigning world champions so I know the opposition is intimidated."
This Sprinboks-Barbarians clash is the first of two significant rugby fixtures to be hosted in Cape Town.
The Boks are also expected to do battle with Australia at DHL stadium on 23 August as part of their defence of the Rugby Championship.