{"id":40954,"date":"2026-09-01T10:48:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T08:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=40954"},"modified":"2026-09-01T10:48:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T08:48:10","slug":"springboks-vs-all-blacks-at-fnb-stadium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/springboks-vs-all-blacks-at-fnb-stadium\/","title":{"rendered":"Springboks vs All Blacks at FNB Stadium: SA Rugby Warns Fans Over Fake Test Tickets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South African Rugby has warned supporters attending the Springboks and All Blacks Test at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday, 5 September 2026, to avoid unofficial ticket sellers following complaints from fans who were left without valid tickets for an earlier Test. SA Rugby said some unauthorised agencies sold tickets and hospitality packages they had not secured, putting supporters at risk of losing money or arriving at stadium gates without valid entry. The warning is particularly relevant for Gauteng fans as Johannesburg prepares to host the Springboks&#8217; final home Test of the season.<\/p><div id=\"gaute-2528511295\" class=\"gaute-after-paragraph-1 gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Springboks and All Blacks head into Saturday&#8217;s match with their series level at one win each, adding further demand for tickets to one of the country&#8217;s biggest rugby fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/fuel-price-increases-september\/\"><strong>ALSO READ: Significant Fuel Price Increases Predicted for September 2026: Here\u2019s What Gauteng Motorists Need to Know<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SA Rugby Warns Against Unofficial Springbok Ticket Sellers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/springboks.rugby\/news-features\/articles\/2026\/8\/29\/fraudulent-activities-of-ticket-re-sellers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SA Rugby issued its warning<\/a> after disputes emerged over ticket sales for the Springboks&#8217; Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town on 29 August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the rugby body, some travel agencies sold what it described as promises of match tickets despite not having access to the inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SA Rugby said the agencies had not been allocated tickets through either the organisation itself or its authorised ticketing agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The mess was caused by agencies selling the promise of tickets they did not have and could not secure for the Test,&#8221; SA Rugby said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The organisation accused the companies involved of acting outside the event&#8217;s terms and conditions and said the matter had been handed to its attorneys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warning Comes Before FNB Stadium Test in Soweto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The warning comes days before the Springboks face the All Blacks at FNB Stadium, one of Gauteng&#8217;s largest sporting venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday&#8217;s match is the third Test in the Rugby&#8217;s Greatest Rivalry series and the last Springbok Test to be played in South Africa this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has described the fixture as particularly important because it gives the team a final opportunity to play in front of a South African crowd before the series concludes in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FNB Stadium has previously hosted the Springboks, including a Test against Argentina in 2013. SA Rugby&#8217;s historical records show the Springboks won that match 73 to 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The return to Soweto is expected to attract supporters from Gauteng and other provinces, increasing demand for tickets and hospitality packages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-412025179\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Springbok Fans Can Avoid Fake Tickets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SA Rugby has advised supporters to purchase tickets only through channels officially authorised for the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fans should be cautious when tickets are advertised by individuals, travel agencies, social media accounts or websites that are not listed by SA Rugby as authorised sellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before making payment, supporters should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirm that the seller is an authorised ticketing or hospitality provider<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid making payments to personal bank accounts without verifying the seller<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the official SA Rugby communication channels for approved ticket information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be cautious of sellers promising guaranteed access to sold out sections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep proof of purchase and all communication relating to the transaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SA Rugby said supporters who purchase through unofficial channels risk losing both their money and access to the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hospitality Packages Also Under Scrutiny<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dispute has also drawn attention to premium hospitality packages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to reports, official hospitality packages for the Cape Town and FNB Stadium Tests ranged between approximately R7 995 and R9 995 per person, excluding VAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SA Rugby said hospitality packages were made available through four appointed agencies, while regular match tickets were sold through one official ticketing portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, some independent hospitality operators have criticised the way premium ticket inventory was distributed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The operators claim smaller tourism and travel businesses struggled to access tickets and hospitality inventory, while larger agencies and corporate clients received significant allocations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SA Rugby rejected suggestions that its allocation process was responsible for customers being left without tickets, saying unauthorised sellers had offered products they did not possess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-412025179\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Independent Operators Raise Competition Concerns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some tourism and hospitality businesses have questioned whether the allocation system provides fair access to premium Springbok ticket inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One operator claimed international and local travel companies struggled to source tickets for clients who had already arranged accommodation and flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There have also been calls from some operators for the Competition Commission to examine the commercial arrangements around hospitality packages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These claims have not been established as findings against SA Rugby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SA Rugby maintains that the primary problem involved unauthorised companies selling tickets or packages without having secured them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Rugby Ticket Scams Can Be Difficult to Spot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High demand sporting events create opportunities for fraudulent and unauthorised ticket resales because supporters may be willing to pay significantly more once official inventory becomes limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some unofficial sellers may advertise genuine tickets at inflated prices, while others may sell duplicated tickets, invalid digital codes or tickets that do not exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supporter may only discover the problem when the ticket is scanned at the stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For high demand events such as a Springboks and All Blacks Test, fans should therefore verify the seller before paying rather than relying only on screenshots, social media advertisements or assurances from third parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This Means for Gauteng Residents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The upcoming Test at FNB Stadium is expected to bring large numbers of rugby supporters into Soweto and surrounding areas on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Gauteng residents still looking for tickets, SA Rugby&#8217;s warning means unofficial offers should be approached cautiously, particularly where sellers claim access to tickets that are no longer readily available through official channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors travelling into Johannesburg should also avoid booking accommodation, transport or hospitality packages that depend on unverified match tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fans who already have tickets should confirm that they were purchased through an authorised source before travelling to FNB Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-412025179\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When are the Springboks playing the All Blacks at FNB Stadium?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Springboks face the All Blacks at FNB Stadium in Soweto on <strong>Saturday, 5 September 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why has SA Rugby issued a ticket warning?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SA Rugby said some unauthorised travel agencies sold promises of tickets they had not secured, leaving customers without valid tickets for the Cape Town Test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where should supporters buy Springbok tickets?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SA Rugby advises supporters to use only its officially authorised ticketing and hospitality channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can tickets bought from unofficial sellers be rejected at the stadium?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. A ticket that is invalid, duplicated or fraudulently obtained may not provide access when scanned at the stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should I do if I think I bought a fake ticket?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep your payment records and communication with the seller, contact the seller immediately and verify the ticket through the relevant official ticketing channel. Suspected fraud can also be reported to law enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fans Urged to Verify Tickets Before Heading to Soweto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the Springboks and All Blacks series finely balanced and Saturday&#8217;s match marking South Africa&#8217;s final home Test of the season, demand around the FNB Stadium fixture remains high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SA Rugby&#8217;s message to supporters is clear: verify the source before paying for tickets or hospitality. For fans heading to Soweto, checking ticket validity before travelling could prevent financial losses and disappointment at the stadium gates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South African Rugby has warned supporters attending the Springboks and All Blacks Test at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday, 5 September 2026, to avoid unofficial ticket sellers following complaints from fans who were left without valid tickets for an earlier Test. SA Rugby said some unauthorised agencies sold tickets and hospitality packages they had not secured, putting supporters at risk of losing money or arriving at stadium gates without valid entry. 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