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All Blacks to play at Cape Town for first time in a decade; NZ Herald

Started by Just_win4 REPLIES246 VIEWS· 23 May 2017, 04:28
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JW
Just_winCaptain18,570 posts
23 May 2017, 04:28
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23 May 2017, 04:28#1

The All Blacks will head to Cape Town for the first time in nearly a decade during this year's Rugby Championship.

South African Rugby has announced the Springboks' home test against the All Blacks will be played in Cape Town on October 8.

The All Blacks last played in the city in 2008 with Jerome Kaino the only current All Black on the field that day.

But, the venue in Cape Town is waiting sign off, with Newlands needing a safety certificate to be approved.

All Blacks' record in Cape Town
Played 10 
Won 7
Lost 3

Last three tests
All Blacks 19 South Africa 0, 2008
All Blacks 16 South Africa 22, 2005
All Blacks 12 South Africa 3, 2001

JW
Just_winCaptain18,570 posts
23 May 2017, 04:30
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23 May 2017, 04:30#2
Beeno, please buy a ticket for yourself as it will be a great opportunity for you to further your rugby education.
CL
CleanCutPro9,905 posts
23 May 2017, 05:44
#3
23 May 2017, 05:44#3

"at" Cape Town??


BL
bluebokPro3,977 posts
23 May 2017, 08:06
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23 May 2017, 08:06#4
Cape Town is the worst venue for us to play the AB's. Firstly its at sea level which makes it more like home for them. Secondly,  there is a massive All Black following in the coloured community of Cape Town. In other words, it is the closest SA can come to giving the AB's a home ground advantage.  
Its not as if we would beat the AB's anyway, but why make it even easier for them? 
CL
CleanCutPro9,905 posts
23 May 2017, 08:46
#5
23 May 2017, 08:46#5
 
AND ... we have Coetzee as our coach.

I can see another rogering coming our way.

 


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