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Welcome to the

2015 Rugby World Cup

#HomeGroundAdvantage Team South Africa welcomes you to the UK

Inspiring new ways

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High Commissioner His Excellency Obed Mlaba

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On behalf of the High Commission in the UK and

Ireland I am delighted to welcome the South African

National Rugby Team to London as they prepare to

participate in the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

To the Springbok squad, know that you have what

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

are already enormously proud of you. We are

behind you 100% as the game of rugby continues

to bring hope, inspiration and unity to millions as

one of the most widely followed sports in South

Africa.

The grit and pure determination of the Springboks

on the field has a big impact on South Africa’s

national identity. The huge populations of the rugby

loving nations of the world recognize and admire

good sportsmanship, and the graciousness with

which victory or defeat is accepted.

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Young South Africans look up to our 2015 squad

as their sports heroes, and I think it’s wonderful

that the Boks are showing our young people that

relentless hard work, discipline and commitment to

one’s dream is rewarded a thousand fold.

I am calling upon all the South Africans living in the

UK and the legion of patriotic fans travelling to the

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

“gees”, and to loudly rally behind the Springboks as

they make us proud.

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

continue to go from strength to strength and

continue to be a shining light in the international

sporting arena and the eventual winners of the

2015 World Cup.

We salute you our Springboks, and we wish you

luck.

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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.

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September 2015 18 England v Fiji Twickenham, London 20:00

19 Tonga v Georgia Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester 12:00

19 Ireland v Canada Millennium Stadium, Cardiff 14:30

19 South Africa v Japan Brighton Community Centre, Brighton 16:45

19 France v Italy Twickenham, London 20:00

20 Samoa v USA Brighton Community Centre, Brighton 12:00

20 Wales v Uruguay Millennium Stadium, Cardiff 12:30

20 New Zealand v Argentina Wembley Stadium, London 16:45

23 Scotland v Japan Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester 14:30

23 Australia v Fiji Millennium Stadium, Cardiff 16:45

23 France v Romania Olympic Stadium, London 20:00

24 New Zealand v Namibia Olympic Stadium, London 20:00

25 Argentina v Georgia Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester 16:45

26 Italy v Canada Elland Road, Leeds 14:30

26 South Africa v Samoa Villa Park, Birmingham 16:45

26 England v Wales Twickenham, London 20:00

27 Australia v Uruguay Villa Park, Birmingham 12:00

27 Scotland v USA Elland Road, Leeds 14:30

27 Ireland v Romania Wembley Stadium, London 16:45

29 Tonga v Namibia Sandy Park, Exeter 16:45

Rugby World Cup 2015 Match

Fixtures

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October 2015 1 Wales v Fiji Millennium Stadium, Cardiff 16:45

1 France v Canada Stadium MK, Milton Keynes 20:00

2 New Zealand v Georgia Millennium Stadium, Cardiff 20:00

3 Samoa v Japan Stadium MK, Milton Keynes 14:30

3 South Africa v Scotland St James' Park, Newcastle 16:45

3 England v Australia Twickenham, London 20:00

4 Argentina v Tonga Leicester City Stadium, Leicester 14:30

4 Ireland v Italy Olympic Stadium, London 16:45

6 Canada v Romania Leicester City Stadium, Leicester 16:45

6 Fiji v Uruguay Stadium MK, Milton Keynes 20:00

7 South Africa v USA Olympic Stadium, London 16:45

7 Namibia v Georgia Sandy Park, Exeter 20:00

9 New Zealand v Tonga St James' Park, Newcastle 20:00

10 Samoa v Scotland St James' Park, Newcastle 14:30

10 Australia v Wales Twickenham, London 16:45

10 England v Uruguay Manchester City Stadium 20:00

11 Argentina v Namibia Leicester City Stadium, Leicester 12:00

11 Italy v Romania Sandy Park, Exeter 14:30

11 France v Ireland Millennium Stadium, Cardiff 16:45

11 USA v Japan Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester 20:00

17 B1 v A2 Twickenham, London 16:00

17 C1 v D2 Millennium Stadium, Cardiff 20:00

18 D1 v C2 Millennium Stadium, Cardiff 13:00

18 A1 v B2 Twickenham, London 16:00

24 Winner QF1 v Winner QF2 Twickenham, London 16:00

25 Winner QF3 v Winner QF4 Twickenham, London 16:00

30 Loser SF1 v Loser SF2 Olympic Stadium, London 20:00

31 Winner SF1 v Winner SF2 Twickenham, London 16:00

Rugby World Cup 2015 Match

Fixtures

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Team SA Programme Where to go and what to do:

19 SEPTEMBER 2015

Brighton Fanzone

Brighton seafront, Brighton, E Sussex, BN2

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Team SA will be in the official RWC2015

Fanzone on the beach. The Fanzone will

show all matches played that weekend on

a big screen. The Opening Ceremony will

also be shown.

Mini Ekhaya: Duke of Norfolk Pub

113 - 114 Western Rd, Brighton and Hove,

East Sussex, BN1 2AB

After the Springbok match against Japan,

Team SA will be in the Duke of Norfolk Pub

with prizes and a friendly place for South

Africans to gather and roundup the

festivities of the day.

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Birmingham Fanzone

Eastside Park, entrance from Fazeley

Street, Birmingham

Look out for the Team SA stand in the

Birmingham Fanzone, where matches will

be shown on a big screen, along with food,

drinks and entertainment. This will be a

great place to congregate with friends and

family.

Mini Ekhaya: The Rose Villa Tavern

172 Warstone Lane, Birmingham, B18

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After the Springbok match against Samoa

Team SA will be in the The Rose Villa

Tavern giving a South African flavor to the

Midlands.

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Newcastle Fanzone

Science Central, Main entrance via Heber

Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and

Wear, NE4 5TF

Located just a just a stone’s throw from St

James’ Park, an action-packed timetable of

entertainment is planned, along with a big

screen to watch the matches. The Fanzone

site will include lots of fun Rugby-related

activities for children and families, including

a rugby pitch for touch rugby games

hosted by Newcastle Falcons Community

Foundation. Look out for the Team SA

stand in the fanzone.

Mini Ekhaya: The Black Bull Pub

Barrack Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne,

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE4

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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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7 OCTOBER 2015

Newham Fanzone

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stratford,

London, E20 2ST

Team SA will be in the Newham Fanzone

during Rugby World Cup 2015. The

Fanzone offers rugby fans the opportunity

to enjoy the build-up to matches and join in

the nationwide celebration. (Fanzone

restricted to match ticket holders only)

17 OCTOBER

Richmond upon Thames Fanzone

Old Deer Park, Richmond TW9

Team SA will be in the historic Old Deer

Park in Richmond where there will be

music, rides and fun interactive activities.

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 London’s Trafalgar Square.

www.rugbyworldcup.com/fanzones

Team SA Programme Where to go, what to do:

London Mini Ekhaya’s

London has a large concentration of Global

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:

The Slug: 7 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon,

London, SW19 3TA

GJ’s: 89 Garratt Ln, London, Wandsworth,

SW18 4DW

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Key Contacts

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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

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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

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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)