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All roads will lead to the DHL Stadium this afternoon when the Stormers take to the field for their first game in Cape Town this season.

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Today’s outing will see the Capetonians in action for the first time in the Mother City this season and fans are unlikely to be disappointed.

The Summer Sundowners will see the DHL Stormers play two huge Investec Champions Cup matches and two massive Vodacom United Rugby Championship South African derbies at DHL Stadium this festive season.

While the turf at the iconic stadium has served them well in the past, their opponents, defending Champions Cup champions La Rochelle, are unlikely to take things lying down in a match that is sure to have fans flocking to Green Point to see the tussle between two of the toughest sides in the competition.

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However, there will be far more than a mere 80 minutes of onfield action to enjoy according to Western Province Rugby’s Commercial Manager, Darryl Kroll.

In the build-up to this first Summer Sundowner still to be hosted at the stadium this festive season, Kroll explained that organisers will be building on past experience to ensure that fans get the most out of their rugby experience before during and after the match.

‘It’s going to be an amazing afternoon, spent in the company of fellow, faithful supporters,’ he said on Friday.

‘We aren’t expecting a full house but there will be a reasonable crowd of between 17 000 and 20 000.’ 

‘With two of the top teams, including the defending champions, battling it out in their second outing of the competition, we’re expecting an absolute thriller to get the ball rolling in Cape Town.’

While Kroll acknowledged that there would not be any dramatic new developments, in terms of pre and post-game activities this season, Western Province Rugby had spent the last few seasons fine-tuning a recipe for success to ensure that a ticket offers far more than merely a game of rugby.

‘There won’t really be anything new. We’ve had the opportunity to try thing out over the last few seasons and have been able to figure out what works and what doesn’t.’

‘As always, our sponsors have organised plenty of fun, interactive activities for fans to enjoy so get there nice and early.’

Kroll also suggested that fans avoid traffic and take advantage of the free public transport offered to ticket holders.

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The MyCiTi Bus service offers a regular schedule from Civic Centre directly to the Stadium bus stop, with comprehensive information available on rates and schedules via the MyCiTi website.

If you are going to drive, parking in the City Centre is advised.

There will also be added benefits for season ticket holders including easier access, dedicated stands and discounts to enjoy after the match.

‘Among others, we have partnered with Quay Four at the V&A Waterfront who will be hosting an the after parties for the four Summer Sundowners.’

‘Season ticket holders will get a 10 percent discount on their orders while the first 50 will be given a free beer.’

This first Summer Sundowner will be  followed by Vodacom URC derbies against the Vodacom Bulls on the 23rd and Hollywoodbets Sharks on the 30th. There is then another Investec Champions Cup clash with the Sale Sharks on 13 January.

To purchase your tickets visit the Stormers Website

Gates open at 1pm and kick-off will be at 3pm.

Also read:

Stormers vs. La Rochelle: A student’s guide to Saturday’s rugby showdown

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