Cape Town – The City of Cape Town has announced three sites where the public can watch the historic World Cup final game between the Springboks and the All Blacks.
These are: Bree Street in the CBD; the Monwabisi Sport and Recreation Centre in Langa; and the Westridge Civic Centre in Mitchells Plain.
The 2023 Rugby World Cup Final will be the first time that the Springboks and All Blacks go head-to-head since 1995.
Both teams are also vying to become the first country to win four World Cup tournaments.
“The World Cup this year has been one of the most exciting and unifying sporting events in our nation’s history. For the final, the City is pleased to announce three public viewing sites in the CBD, Langa and Mitchells Plain where residents can get together and hopefully watch the Springboks make history by winning the title for a fourth time,” said mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.
The footprint for the CBD viewing site is Bree Street, between Church and Hout Street.
There will be soft road closures from Wale to Strand street, and Loop to Buitengracht, including all side-streets leading to the venue.
The City will host fan parks to watch the RWC final in the CBD, Langa and Mitchells Plain, where we can back the Bokke together! 🇿🇦🔥
Join @alanwinde and I in Bree Street!
Details on other venues to follow shortly. pic.twitter.com/AaD3r8kLE4
All three sites will be active from 5pm, with DJs and big screens to live stream the match. Kick-off is at 9pm.
Mayco member for safety and security JP Smith said: “We are looking forward to an evening of fun and excitement at the various sites. Apart from the events logistics, we will also have our enforcement and rescue services deployed in and around the venues, to ensure the safety of those in attendance.
“This is an important moment for many in our country, and as the City, we are very happy to have a hand in facilitating these public viewing areas for our residents,” said Smith.
Cape Argus