Rugby enthusiasts, clear your schedules for Thursday, 22 August 2024, because Nike Sandton City is the place to be!

• The renowned sports store, located at Shop Number L52/53, close to the Mugg & Bean, is hosting an exclusive Springbok jersey signing.
• The event promises to be a thrilling experience for all fans of the green and gold.
• From 1pm, some of the biggest names in South African rugby will be making a special appearance.
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The line-up of players for the Nike Sandton City exclusive Springbok jersey signing includes Grant Williams, Aphelele Fassi, Makazole Mapimpi, Lukhanyo Am, Jesse Kriel, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Manie Libbok, and Malcolm Marx. These athletes have not only etched their names into Springbok history but continue to inspire and excite fans with their on-field skill.

Fans will have the opportunity to purchase Springbok attire, and what better way to make those purchases memorable than having them signed by the very players who wear the jersey with pride? But the experience doesn’t stop there. In addition to getting their gear signed, fans will have the chance to take photos with the players, capturing a moment in time with South Africa’s champions.

The jersey signing comes at a particularly exciting time as the Springboks prepare for the New Zealand leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The Springboks are set to face their arch-rivals, the All Blacks, in two highly anticipated matches – the first at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on 31 August 2024 and the second at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on 7 September 2024. These Tests are not just regular fixtures; they are battles between two of the greatest rugby nations in history.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has assembled a formidable 37-man squad for these encounters, opting to expand the usual 33-player squad. This decision is a testament to the importance of these matches and the intense rivalry between the Springboks and the All Blacks. The squad includes 31 of the 33 players who travelled to Australia for their opening Tests against the Wallabies, where the Boks achieved a historic full house of points.

Rassie has also welcomed back three Rugby World Cup winners into the national squad for the first time this year. Steven Kitshoff, Jaden Hendrikse, and Canan Moodie have all recovered from their respective injuries and are ready to bring their experience and skill back to the fold. These players, along with others like Jasper Wiese and Andre Esterhuizen, who have also been recalled, add significant depth to an already talented squad.

With key players such as Franco Mostert, Lood de Jager, and Jean Kleyn still on the injured list, the return of these seasoned campaigners is a boost for the Springboks as they gear up for what promises to be a fiercely contested Championship. Rassie’s squad is a blend of seasoned veterans and rising stars, all of whom are poised to take on the challenge that the All Blacks present.

For rugby fans, the jersey signing at Nike Sandton City is more than just an opportunity to meet some of the Springboks; it’s a chance to be part of the build-up to one of the most anticipated rugby events of the year. The energy and excitement surrounding the Castle Lager Rugby Championship will be palpable, and what better way to channel that excitement than by engaging with the players who will be at the forefront of the action.

So, whether you’re a die-hard Springbok supporter or a casual rugby fan, make your way to Nike Sandton City on 22 August 2024. Get your gear signed, snap some photos with your rugby idols, and soak up the atmosphere of what promises to be a memorable day in the lead-up to an epic rugby showdown. The Springboks are ready – are you?

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