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Locals get ‘stronger together’ for the Springboks
Locals created their own safe haven to support the national rugby team as they compete in the Rugby World Cup.
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South Africa is through to the Rugby World Cup final, taking place at 21:00 on October 28.
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It has been a long, gruelling journey for the Springboks, and their fans.
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Diehard rugby fans united to breathe life into the famous Springboks slogan ‘stronger together’ during a night out at Lapa Pub- Fourways Gardens. As the national rugby team fought tooth and nail, residents had their fingers crossed for every minute of the game at the pub.
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The atmosphere was electrifying and comradery at an all-time high. Lapa staff and patrons joined together like a protective family in support of the men in green. Some locals could not contain themselves jumping up from their seats and scrumming in unison.
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