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Currie Cup kicks off with DHL Newlands derby

PUBLISHED: July 12, 2019


DHL Western Province will start their 2019 Currie Cup campaign with a North-South derby against the Vodacom Blue Bulls at DHL Newlands on Saturday.

The two old rivals will square off at 17h15 on Saturday, as DHL Western Province look to make a strong start to the campaign in front of the DHL Newlands Faithful.

Gates at DHL Newlands will open at 14h50, with mini rugby games on at 15h10 and a curtain-raiser between the Primrose RFC and Collegians RFC U13 teams at 15h35.

The tournament is set to deliver top entertainment with the new #Reloaded campaign, which will see fans being treated to an enhanced stadium experience featuring trendy music and comedians selected as ‘Official Unofficial Team Commissioners’, among other activations.

Siv Ngesi (DHL Western Province) and Bouwer Bosch (Vodacom Blue Bulls) will make their debuts as ‘Official Unofficial Team Commissioners’ at DHL Newlands on Saturday, and lucky fans will have the opportunity to interact with them.

There will be a minute’s silence before the match in memory of former DHL Western Province, DHL Stormers and Springbok wing James Small and Christy Abrahams who represented Boland & SARU who both sadly passed away this week.

The official match programme is available free of charge online. CLICK HERE to view the match programme.

Parking is available at schools in the stadium vicinity and will also open at 15h00 at Groote Schuur Primary School (R50), Groote Schuur High School (R50), Sans Souci Girls’ High School (R50) and Rondebosch Preparatory (R50), SACS Preparatory (R50). No braaing allowed on these fields.

Gates on matchday will open at 14h50, 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.

Anyone who buys four Category One tickets to watch DHL Western Province play in a Currie Cup league game at DHL Newlands this season will pay just R250 for all four in a Fantastic Four special ticket offer.

Spectators are encouraged to buy tickets online and collect tickets offsite in order to avoid queues and any other issues.

There are more ticket options beyond the standard season ticket and matchday ticket. The DHL Newlands Faithful will be able to ‘Upgrade to Business Class’ in a special offer. The halfway line Business Class seats have been refurbished on the halfway line in Block H on the Railway Stand and holders of these tickets will also have exclusive access to the Railway Coach bars both before, during and after the match. These prime seats will cost R320 each.

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 secure your season ticket at DHL Newlands for 2019.

CLICK HERE to read the stadium rules.

CLICK HERE to read some Frequently Asked Questions.

CLICK HERE to buy a ticket to DHL WP v Vodacom Blue Bulls at DHL Newlands on Saturday.