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Team South Africa welcomes you to the UK

Inspiring new ways

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High Commissioner
His Excellency Obed Mlaba
On behalf of the High Commission in the UK and

Young South Africans look up to our 2015 squad

Ireland I am delighted to welcome the South African

as their sports heroes, and I think its wonderful

National Rugby Team to London as they prepare to

that the Boks are showing our young people that

participate in the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

relentless hard work, discipline and commitment to

To the Springbok squad, know that you have what

it takes to win this one. As a rugby mad nation we

I am calling upon all the South Africans living in the

are already enormously proud of you. We are

UK and the legion of patriotic fans travelling to the

behind you 100% as the game of rugby continues

UK to support our team, to show the love and the

to bring hope, inspiration and unity to millions as

gees, and to loudly rally behind the Springboks as

one of the most widely followed sports in South

they make us proud.

Africa.

To the squad, it is my dearest hope that you will

The grit and pure determination of the Springboks

continue to go from strength to strength and

on the field has a big impact on South Africas

continue to be a shining light in the international

national identity. The huge populations of the rugby

sporting arena and the eventual winners of the

loving nations of the world recognize and admire

2015 World Cup.

good sportsmanship, and the graciousness with

which victory or defeat is accepted.

ones dream is rewarded a thousand fold.

We salute you our Springboks, and we wish you

luck.

Welcome

Team South Africa in the UK

Team South Africa welcomes all visitors coming to the United Kingdom for the Rugby World Cup, especially the South African Rugby
team, the management and staff, and all the fans that have traveled such a long way to support South Africa and to fly the flag proudly
in all the cities and towns across the UK.
Team South Africa is an integrated approach to ensure synergy and collaboration between South African entities in the United
Kingdom.
It emanates from the recognition that we are one nation and as a result carry one identity as a country. Members of Team South Africa
in the United Kingdom consist of the South African High Commission, Brand South Africa, South African Tourism, the national carrier
South African Airways, Wines of South Africa and Eskom. Representatives of each of the entities meet to identify ways of working
together for the benefit of South Africa.
Every member of Team South Africa in the UK will be available for the duration of the Rugby World Cup Season to assist with the
needs of South Africans in the UK and those UK citizens who want to find out more about South Africa and its offering.
We wish the Springboks the best of luck for the tournament. Team South Africa is behind you all the way.

Rugby
World Cup
2015 Match
Fixtures
September 2015

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England

Fiji

Twickenham, London

20:00

19

Tonga

Georgia

Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester

12:00

19

Ireland

Canada

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

14:30

19

South Africa

Japan

Brighton Community Centre, Brighton

16:45

19

France

Italy

Twickenham, London

20:00

20

Samoa

USA

Brighton Community Centre, Brighton

12:00

20

Wales

Uruguay

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

12:30

20

New Zealand

Argentina

Wembley Stadium, London

16:45

23

Scotland

Japan

Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester

14:30

23

Australia

Fiji

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

16:45

23

France

Romania

Olympic Stadium, London

20:00

24

New Zealand

Namibia

Olympic Stadium, London

20:00

25

Argentina

Georgia

Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester

16:45

26

Italy

Canada

Elland Road, Leeds

14:30

26

South Africa

Samoa

Villa Park, Birmingham

16:45

26

England

Wales

Twickenham, London

20:00

27

Australia

Uruguay

Villa Park, Birmingham

12:00

27

Scotland

USA

Elland Road, Leeds

14:30

27

Ireland

Romania

Wembley Stadium, London

16:45

29

Tonga

Namibia

Sandy Park, Exeter

16:45

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World Cup
2015 Match
Fixtures
October 2015
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Wales

Fiji

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

16:45

France

Canada

Stadium MK, Milton Keynes

20:00

New Zealand

Georgia

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

20:00

Samoa

Japan

Stadium MK, Milton Keynes

14:30

South Africa

Scotland

St James' Park, Newcastle

16:45

England

Australia

Twickenham, London

20:00

Argentina

Tonga

Leicester City Stadium, Leicester

14:30

Ireland

Italy

Olympic Stadium, London

16:45

Canada

Romania

Leicester City Stadium, Leicester

16:45

Fiji

Uruguay

Stadium MK, Milton Keynes

20:00

South Africa

USA

Olympic Stadium, London

16:45

Namibia

Georgia

Sandy Park, Exeter

20:00

New Zealand

Tonga

St James' Park, Newcastle

20:00

10

Samoa

Scotland

St James' Park, Newcastle

14:30

10

Australia

Wales

Twickenham, London

16:45

10

England

Uruguay

Manchester City Stadium

20:00

11

Argentina

Namibia

Leicester City Stadium, Leicester

12:00

11

Italy

Romania

Sandy Park, Exeter

14:30

11

France

Ireland

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

16:45

11

USA

Japan

Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester

20:00

17

B1

A2

Twickenham, London

16:00

17

C1

D2

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

20:00

18

D1

C2

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

13:00

18

A1

B2

Twickenham, London

16:00

24

Winner QF1

Winner QF2

Twickenham, London

16:00

25

Winner QF3

Winner QF4

Twickenham, London

16:00

30

Loser SF1

Loser SF2

Olympic Stadium, London

20:00

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Winner SF1

Winner SF2

Twickenham, London

16:00

Team SA Programme
Where to go and what to do:

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19 SEPTEMBER 2015

26 SEPTEMBER 2015

Brighton Fanzone

Birmingham Fanzone

Brighton seafront, Brighton, E Sussex, BN2

Eastside Park, entrance from Fazeley

Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and

1TB

Street, Birmingham

Wear, NE4 5TF

Team SA will be in the official RWC2015

Look out for the Team SA stand in the

Located just a just a stones throw from St

Fanzone on the beach. The Fanzone will

Birmingham Fanzone, where matches will

James Park, an action-packed timetable of

show all matches played that weekend on

be shown on a big screen, along with food,

entertainment is planned, along with a big

a big screen. The Opening Ceremony will

drinks and entertainment. This will be a

screen to watch the matches. The Fanzone

also be shown.

great place to congregate with friends and

site will include lots of fun Rugby-related

family.

activities for children and families, including

Mini Ekhaya: Duke of Norfolk Pub

113 - 114 Western Rd, Brighton and Hove,
East Sussex, BN1 2AB
After the Springbok match against Japan,

Newcastle Fanzone
Science Central, Main entrance via Heber

a rugby pitch for touch rugby games

Mini Ekhaya: The Rose Villa Tavern
172 Warstone Lane, Birmingham, B18
6JW

hosted by Newcastle Falcons Community

Foundation. Look out for the Team SA
stand in the fanzone.
Mini Ekhaya: The Black Bull Pub

Team SA will be in the Duke of Norfolk Pub

After the Springbok match against Samoa

with prizes and a friendly place for South

Team SA will be in the The Rose Villa

Barrack Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne,

Africans to gather and roundup the

Tavern giving a South African flavor to the

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE4

festivities of the day.

Midlands.

6BB
After the Springbok match against
Scotland Team SA will be in the Black Bull
Pub with prizes and a friendly place for
South Africans to gather and mingle.

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Where to go, what to do:

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17 OCTOBER

London Mini Ekhayas

Newham Fanzone

Richmond upon Thames Fanzone

London has a large concentration of Global

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stratford,

Old Deer Park, Richmond TW9

London, E20 2ST

Team SA will be in the historic Old Deer

Team SA will be in the Newham Fanzone

Park in Richmond where there will be

during Rugby World Cup 2015. The

music, rides and fun interactive activities.

Fanzone offers rugby fans the opportunity

South Africans, there is no better place to

feel at home than in one of the many South
African owned and frequented pubs.
We have partnered with two of them as
official Mini Ekhaya venues:

to enjoy the build-up to matches and join in

The Slug: 7 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon,

the nationwide celebration. (Fanzone

London, SW19 3TA

restricted to match ticket holders only)

GJs: 89 Garratt Ln, London, Wandsworth,

SW18 4DW

Rugby World Cup Journey planner:

For information on how to get to and from matches and Fan Zones visit the official Rugby
World Cup journey planner:

http://journeyplanner.rugbyworldcup.com

Rugby World Cup Fanzones:

There will be 15 official Rugby World Cup Fanzone locations across England and Cardiff.
Fanzones will be located within each host city as well as in the town of Rugby, the
birthplace of the game, and in Londons Trafalgar Square.

www.rugbyworldcup.com/fanzones
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Key Contacts
South African High Commission,
London:
South Africa House
09 Duncannon Street
Trafalgar Square
LONDON, WC2N 5DP
Tel: +44 (0) 207 451 7299
Office of the High Commissioner
+44 (0) 207 451 7124
Mr Allan Wright
+44 (0) 207 451 7134
Ms Sisanda Lisa
+44 (0) 207 451 7152

Administration
Mr Simphiwe Mhlekwa
+44 (0) 207 451 7256
Mr Oupa Mashaba
+44 (0) 207 451 7200
Immigration
Mrs Bongiwe Nkanyana
+44 (0) 207 925 8904/+44 (0) 207
925 8900
Mr Hans Grobler
+44 (0) 207 925 8903

Brand South Africa:

Ms Pumela Salela
Ms Kassiani Lythrangomitis
+44 (0) 207 0024095
glosaf@brandsouthafrica.com
www.globalsouthafricans.com
South African Airways:
Emergency Travel contact:
+44 (0) 208 576 5500
(Office Hours 9am 5:30pm)
+44 (0) 7436 543887 (After hours)