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Currie Cup Final at DHL Newlands

PUBLISHED: October 26, 2018


DHL Western Province will be looking to make it a perfect season and a record 35th title when they face Cell C Sharks in the Currie Cup Final at DHL Newlands on Saturday.

The defending champions have gone unbeaten this season and will be on home turf in a replay of last year’s final, which kicks off at 16h00 on Saturday at DHL Newlands.

Deon Fourie wishes his ex-team well for the final

Tickets for the Currie Cup Final are still available from all Computicket outlets, online at wprugby.computicket.com and at the stadium box office.

Only tickets bought from wprugby.computicket.com, or any Computicket outlet will be valid for this match. Tickets obtained from any other source may not be valid.

DHL Newlands 2018 season tickets are not valid for the Currie Cup Final unless they have been paid for and secured. Scholars season tickets are valid strictly for under-18s.

The action will get underway at 11h00 when Cell C Sharks U19 face Vodacom Blue Bulls U19 in their final, which will be followed by the U21 final between Vodacom Blue Bulls U21 and Xerox Golden Lions U21 at 13h00, before the main event which kicks off at 16h00.

On top of the action on the field, there is plenty planned off the field with marching bands, face-painting, stiltwalkers and much more in the stadium and surrounds which will make it an occasion to remember.

Gates on matchday will open at 10h15, so spectators are encouraged to allow enough time to clear security and get to their seats timeously in order to avoid missing any of the action.

Tickets are available through Computicket- either online at wprugby.computicket.com – or in-store and also from Shoprite/Checkers stores and the DHL Newlands Box Office during match weeks. Only tickets bought from wprugby.computicket.com, or any Computicket outlet will be valid at DHL Newlands. These are the only outlets which are licenced to sell tickets to DHL Newlands. Tickets obtained from any other source may not be valid.

Parking is available at schools in the stadium vicinity and will open at 13h00 at Groote Schuur Primary School (R50) and 12h00 at Sans Souci Girls’ High School (R50). No braaing allowed on these fields.

There will be no public signing session held after the game.

Please be RESPECTFUL of all supporters and those around you, as well as the players, coaches, officials and staff. Everyone would like to enjoy the game in a safe and pleasant environment. Please specifically note that – Western Province Rugby, the SAPS, VOC Commander, the safety officer or Disaster Management members shall be entitled to refuse admission to, or to eject from the Ground, any person whose behaviour or conduct could in the reasonable opinion of WP Rugby, the SAPS, VOC Commander, the safety officer or Disaster Management members constitute a source of danger, nuisance or annoyance to spectators or other persons.

Western Province Rugby reserves the right to refuse admission to, or to eject from the Ground, any person who in the reasonable opinion of WP Rugby, its servants or agents, makes or incites any form of racial abuse, chanting, gesturing or behaviour.

Please specifically note that unauthorised access to the field is strictly prohibited and field invaders will be subject to arrest by SAPS. In the Stadium no unauthorised person is permitted on the playing or performance area (i.e. the pitch and its surrounding and no person may remain in a gangway, entrance, exit or staircase at any time.

Spectators are also reminded that admission to the Stadium may also be denied to ticket holders under the influence of, or carrying alcohol or any narcotic substance and that the stadium is a non-smoking facility. Pass-outs are allowed at designated gates to allow smokers to exit the stadium.

Please also note that the Pickard and scholars stand are alcohol-free zones. Two beers per person may be purchased and taken onto the stands, as long as they are decanted into plastic mugs.

Should you require any assistance or wish to report any issue, please approach the nearest security official and request the stand security manager.

Please enjoy your day out at DHL Newlands, we stand together.

CLICK HERE to read the stadium rules.

CLICK HERE to read some Frequently Asked Questions.

CLICK HERE to buy a ticket to the Currie Cup Final between DHL Western Province v Cell C Sharks on Saturday.