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South Africans urged to support #BokFriday

To show your unity and support for the Springboks, communities across the country are encouraged to wear the green and gold.

WITH just weeks to go until the Rugby World Cup kicks off in France, the excitement is building as Siya Kolisi and the Springboks prepare to defend their title.

With that in mind, SA Rugby has launched its #BokFriday campaign.

The campaign is a nationwide initiative aimed at rallying support for the South African Springboks in their quest to defend their title at the Rugby World Cup.

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To show your unity and support for the Springboks, the national #BokFriday campaign invites individuals, celebrities, the media, schools, businesses and communities across the country to wear the green and gold.

“Donning green and gold on Fridays serves as a symbol of support, inspiring the Springboks on their journey. It’s a call to action, urging South Africans to rally together behind their national team and generate a wave of positive energy throughout the nation,” SA Rugby said in a statement.

You can also share your photos by tagging SA Rugby and hashtagging #BokFriday.

Important dates

Sunday, September 10: South Africa vs Scotland (Stade Vélodrome, Marseille)
Sunday, September 17: South Africa vs Romania (Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux)
Saturday, September 23: South Africa vs Ireland (Stade de France, Saint-Denis)
Sunday, October 1: Springboks vs Tonga (Stade Vélodrome, Marseille)

 

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