
Bok fans in their thousands flock to Mbombela Stadium
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Fans are seated as the teams are out for the warm-ups. (Athenkosi Tsotsi/News24)
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Fifty minutes to kick-off in Mbombela ⏰ #Springboks #ForeverGreenForeverGold #RSAvGEO pic.twitter.com/N7hnlV7y9Q
— Springboks (@Springboks) July 19, 2025
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These two happy chappies have reason to smile. Test debutants Neethling Fouche, left, and Boan Venter. (Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images)
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The Georgians take in the scene at Mbombela ahead of their Test against the world champion Springboks. Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images
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Pre-match fun 😊 #Springboks #ForeverGreenForeverGold #RSAvGEO pic.twitter.com/iU3ot4SjpK
— Springboks (@Springboks) July 19, 2025
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Leaving nothing to chance, these Bok fans have marked their territory early inside Mbombela Stadium. (Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images)
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The Boks have arrived at Mbombela Stadium 🏟️ #Springboks #ForeverGreenForeverGold #RSAvGEO pic.twitter.com/ztDoTxULR5
— Springboks (@Springboks) July 19, 2025
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Fun day out for these folks at Mbombela Stadium on July 19, 2025 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images)
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The Mbombela Stadium pitch is ready for the Springbok and Georgia showdown. (Athenkosi Totsi/News24)
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