World Rugby announced on Monday that ticket sales will open at 09:00 on February 28, and although stadiums In South Africa have been limited to just 2,000 spectators, SA Rugby boss Jurie Roux has provided a glimmer of hope that this could soon change.
“The global vaccine roll-out has allowed the return of capacity crowds around the world and we’re expecting that experience to return to South Africa by the time of the Rugby World Cup,” said Roux.
“The opportunity of seeing the best teams on the planet vying for the title of world champions hasn’t been experienced in South Africa since 1995 which will make this a very special occasion.
“World Cups are unlike any other rugby tournament; for its duration the eyes of the rugby world will be on South Africa, as all roads lead to Cape Town.
“It’ll be bigger, bolder and brighter than anything we have put on before and climax with the lifting of the Melrose Cup and the Women’s Rugby World Cup Sevens trophy on a do-or-die final day.
“This will be a premium experience at a premium event, clearly distinguishable from a World Series tournament, and I am sure the local and global audience will be keen to show their support.”
The Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 tournament will be hosted in Cape Town, on 9-11 September.