B&I Lions Tour: PSA for Saffers

[assfly]

It would make a lot more financial sense to sell more tickets to UK buyers. They can also sell to Bok fans overseas to unsure the 50/50 split is met.

I reckon I'll still plan to come down for it and see if I can get my hands on some tickets, or even just attend a fan zone.

[handyman]

I reckon I'll still plan to come down for it and see if I can get my hands on some tickets, or even just attend a fan zone.

Not a half bad idea that. Get all of the atmosphere and then go to a pub for the game.

[assfly]

Not a half bad idea that. Get all of the atmosphere and then go to a pub for the game.

Yes, that's the idea. Especially for the first test at FNB Stadium, would love to be part of that atmosphere.

[Yeeb]

FiL only got 8 V Sharks game tix, catD - 250 rand each
Assuming there are some spare, any boardies want some dibs on a ticket ?

I won’t travel over for just one game so unless I can get test tix as well, I’m ooooot

[assfly]

FiL only got 8 V Sharks game tix, catD - 250 rand each
Assuming there are some spare, any boardies want some dibs on a ticket ?

I won’t travel over for just one game so unless I can get test tix as well, I’m ooooot

I'll take one (or two if possible) off you if you've got spare

[Lemoentjie]

Are there different ticket pricing for Saffers and Lions supporters? If there is, there's a very cynical voice screaming inside my head.

Even if ticket price is the same, every Lions fan arriving in SA will surely spend lots of money. I'm still very cynical.

I don't really get what you are getting at.

It is my understanding that tickets being sold to Lions fans are more expensive (more in line with what tickets cost up North), but also because they form part of tour packages that include transfers and accommodation and some activities etc.

If European prices were charged to locals we would be priced out completely and the event organisers ideally want close to 50-50 representation of fans in the stands

I'm arguing that the SARU is inclined to sell more tickets to Lions fans than Home fans, because the profit margin is larger. That's all.

[Slick]

Why are two tests in joburg?
Shit idea tbf

I guess it's all about capacity, using the biggest stadiums for the tests to maximize gate income. Just so happens that the 2 biggest stadiums are in Johannesburg and very beneficial that you have Pretoria and Johannesburg a stone's throw away from each other. So for 2 tests it would be quite convenient that they do not have to do loads of traveling between matches or move hotels. Include the Bulls game at loftus and even possibly the game in Nelspruit and Durban and you look at relatively small travel distances for tourists for 5 fixtures.

From a tourists point of view, there is fuck all to do of interest in joburg, lives up to pretty much every negative stereotype is SA. Durban is a far better option and base for a holiday as their winter beats our summer often, plus can fly (or could pre covid) direct to LHR.

Virus will wipe out the tour for 2021 anyways most likely so it's a not point

Whilst I love Durban, bit harsh on Jo'burg, I've always had a brilliant time there.

[OomStruisbaai]

Matches shifted to Cape Town & Bobbejaansburg

Cape Town to host three Lions matches, including first Test
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Published on April 18, 2021
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The original schedule for the three-Test series between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions is set to change, with Cape Town now likely to host the first match and Johannesburg the last two.

The first Test was initially scheduled to take place at the FNB Stadium in Joburg , with the second one played in Cape Town and the third at Ellis Park in Joburg.

In following the announcement that the tour will go ahead in South Africa, after much speculation that it will be moved, organisers confirmed that the original dates and venues are subject to change.

And according to a report in the Telegraph, the schedule has now been adjusted accordingly with the official announcement set to be made in the next few days.


It is believed the first Test in the three-match series will now take place in Cape Town before the final two Tests are held at altitude in Johannesburg. The venues for the Lions’ five warm-up games against the Stormers, Vodacom Bulls, Sharks, SA ‘A’ and SA Invitation will also be rejigged as all fixtures will be limited to Cape Town and Johannesburg amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lions boss Warren Gatland said: ‘I’m not 100 percent sure, but my understanding at the moment is that the games will be on the same dates as the original tour was, and it will be three Tests.

‘It looks like it’ll be in two venues, so starting potentially in Johannesburg, then three games in Cape Town, with the first Test there, and then the second and third Test back in Johannesburg.’

Based on Gatland’s comments, the first Test will be at the Cape Town Stadium on 24 July, before the second and third Tests are played in Johannesburg on 31 July and 7 August.