Don’t miss the thrilling semi-final action of the World Rugby U20 Championship, including our very own U20 South African team, at Athlone Stadium tomorrow, Sunday, 9 July.
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Athlone Stadium, once again chosen as a prestigious venue for rugby matches, plays a central role in the World Rugby U20 Championship. So far, three out of the nine scheduled tournament matches have been held on its grounds. There are still six matches remaining, including the highly anticipated World Rugby U20 Championship 2023 Final.
South Africa has been hosting the 12-team World Rugby U20 Championship since Saturday, June 24, and will continue to do so until Friday, July 14.
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Matches scheduled for this Sunday 9 July 2023 are as follows:
More matches are scheduled for Athlone Stadium on Friday 14 July.
‘The first three matches held at Athlone Stadium in this tournament have been a success and we look forward to the turnout for the upcoming games.
‘The Economic Growth Directorate is excited to be hosting more rugby matches at the Athlone Stadium, one of the City’s strategic assets. This is a testament to this facility’s versatility to host various types of events and sports, including rugby. In May, Athlone Stadium also successfully hosted the DHL Western Province Currie Cup. The World Rugby U20 Championship will be the latest feather in Athlone Stadium’s cap and we wish the teams, especially South Africa, all the best on Sunday,’ said Alderman James Vos, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth.
‘Cape Town is quickly becoming the go-to destination for World Cups in Africa. We encourage locals, visitors, friends and families to buy their tickets and head to Athlone Stadium on Sunday to support the teams participating in the World Rugby U20 Championship. Let’s get behind our under 20 South African teams and support local business in the area,’ said Alderman JP Smith, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security
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