Stormers vs Benetton: Road closures and other things to know ahead of Saturday's game
The DHL Stormers are back in action at DHL Stadium on Saturday 26 April, taking on Benetton in a United Rugby Championship clash at 18:15.
CapeTalk's Lester Kiewit speaks to Dawie Snyman, DHL Stormers backline and attack coach.
Listen below:
Snyman says the team is ready to learn from games lost to secure wins in the Cape.
The Stormers currently occupy 10th position on the URC table, just one point adrift of the play-off places with Benetton, Edinburgh and Cardiff all level on 36 points immediately above them in the standings.
Snyman adds that a strong squad is back from injury, which means powerhouses Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Manie Libbok, and Damian Willemse will be playing this weekend.
"One thing we can't do is focus on the end result... we can only think about what we do in the week and how we prep and what we do moment by moment, so it might seem daunting but if we're already in those playoff scenarios then we get it right the moment we step into a quarter or semi-final... we've been in these positions and the players know what's at stake and what they need to do to well... the team is ready for it."
- Dawie Snyman, DHL Stormers Backline and Attack Coach
"The crowd's always amazing and the players really appreciate it and we always look forward to playing at DHL Stadium and in front of home fans... they give us a lot of energy and a lot of motivation..."
- Dawie Snyman, DHL Stormers Backline and Attack Coach
What you need to know ahead of the event:
Gates to the stadium will open at 16:15.
Due to limited parking in the Green Point Precinct, fans are encouraged to park in the CBD, hop on a free MyCiTi shuttle or take the Fan Walk to the stadium.
The free MyCiTi shuttle service will operate exclusively for ticket holders, running from the Civic Centre and Thibault Square stations to the stadium from 15:45.
The last bus post-game will depart the stadium and Green Point Precinct at 22:15.
For spectators taking the bus, parking will be available at the Civic Centre from 10:00.
The parking bays, accessible from Hertzog Boulevard incoming and on Civic Road, will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Paid parking is also available at the Parkalot on Jack Craig Street and at the Harbour Arch on Harbour Arch Boulevard.
Tickets for the game might still be available at Ticketmaster.
The following roads will be closed ahead of the event:
Residents and motorists are advised of temporary road closures in the Green Point Precinct and surrounds on Saturday from the morning until after the game.
This includes Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Helen Suzman at the Green Point Circle and Granger Bay Boulevard.
Spectators are also reminded that the Walter Sisulu Avenue and several other roads around the CTICC will be closed off to traffic due to the Cape Town International Jazz Festival taking place on Friday and Saturday.
"There will be a lot of activity in the city centre and surrounds as it is month-end. The Cape Town International Jazz Festival is also taking place at the CTICC on Saturday, and this could result in high traffic volumes on roads in the CBD. Rugby spectators are advised to arrive early to avoid the rush. We are working with the event organiser to ensure a safe and smooth experience on the way to the game and at the stadium. We call on the faithful to come in their numbers and show support to the Stormers in their push to make it to the URC playoffs."
- JP Smith, City’s Mayoral Committee Member - Safety and Security
Scroll up to the audio player to listen to the full conversation.