MATCHDAY GUIDE TO BOKS VS WALLABIES
It has been over a decade since the Australian rugby team played the Springboks in Cape Town.
This month, the Wallabies will make the trip to the Mother City for their Castle Lager Rugby Championship game against the four-time Rugby World Cup champions.
It will be the first test match between the two sides at the DHL Stadium – with previous encounters played at Newlands Rugby Stadium.
The Boks have won the last four games since 2022 and are favourites to win both the games at Ellis Park and Cape Town.
In the Mother City, fans been anticipation the clash – the first between the two long-time rivals in Cape Town since 2014.
Getting to DHL Stadium
Cape Town is pulling out all the stops to ensure you get to the stadium on time safely. Below is the ultimate matchday transport guide.
– Stadium Gates Open: 12:00
– Free MyCiTi Shuttles Start: 11:30
– Return Shuttles: Until 21:30
Free Park & Ride + MyCiTi Shuttles
Leave the car and ride for free if you have a match ticket. Shuttles will run from:
– Bellville Velodrome (with parking)
– Century City (Century Boulevard at Long March to Freedom, opposite the Shell Garage)
– CTICC Entrance 3, Walter Sisulu Avenue
– Civic Centre and Thibault Square
Parking Details
– Civic Centre Parking: Free for ticket holders from 11:30 (first-come, first-served). Access via Hertzog Boulevard or Civic Road.
– Century City: Free limited parking at Steelbridge e-Parking (monitored but at owner’s risk). Paid parking also available at the mall.
– Bellville Velodrome: Park for free, hop on the MyCiTi shuttle.
– Free on-street parking in the CBD from 13:00.
– Paid parking at Parkalot (Jack Craig Street) & Harbour Arch (Harbour Arch Boulevard).
Train Travel
Metrorail Special Service: Extra trains to Cape Town Station on all operating lines.
– Times: 11:00 – 16:30 (pregame) & 20:00 – 22:00 (after the game)
– Cost: R20 return
– From Cape Town Station, take a free MyCiTi at the Civic Centre or Thibault Square to the stadium or enjoy the FanWalk.
E-Hailing Zone
Drop-off & pick-up at P13, Green Point Main Rd (between York Rd & Wigtown Rd).
Pro tip: Arrive early, avoid last-minute rush, and enjoy the build-up to this Rugby Championship clash in style
Interesting facts on Boks vs Oz in the Mother City
– The Springboks are unbeaten against the Wallabies in Cape Town since 1992
– Eight matches between the two nations have been played in Cape Town since 1992
– The Boks average 30+ points in Cape Town against Australia
– South Africa won the last test match in Cape Town 28 – 10
– The last three matches have ended in a margin of 12+ points in favour of the Springboks
