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Here is everything you need to know regarding the travel and parking information for the Tri Nations test between the Springboks and All Blacks at FNB Stadium on 21 August 2010:

(For teamsheets and fixture times, click here)

Supporters are advised to travel early to the venue in the light of the large numbers of supporters who will be making their way to the stadium from outside the area.

Road Closures:

The followings roads will be closed from 6am, and only those with valid parking tickets will be able to access these roads:

  • Golden Highway
  • Soweto Highway
  • Nasrec Road
  • Landbou Road

Park & Ride Tickets:

Park & Ride tickets cost R50 per person and will only be sold through Computicket channels. Park and Ride will be running from the following venues:

  • Emperors Palace – 64 Jones Road, Kempton Park
  • Wits Campus – Wits University, Enoch Sontonga Street, Braamfontein (enter from the main gate at Wits on Enoch Sontonga near the Metro Bus Depot. GPS: 26 degrees 11’34.89’’S; 28 degrees 01’36.10’’E)
  • Constitutional Hill – Joubert Street, Braamfontein (between Hoof and Empire Roads. GPS: 26 degrees 11’34.89’’S; 28 degrees 01’36.10’’E)
  • Gold Reef City – Data Crescent, off North Park Way, (Area across the road from Gold Reef City. GPS: 26degrees 14’20.93”S ; 28degrees 00’28.66”E)

Put the co-ordinates in the Nuvi and you should be set.


For more information on purchasing Park & Ride tickets, visit www.computicket.co.za .

  • Note: An additional cost of R10 will be charged to park at Emperor’s Palace.

Train Services:

A train service will be running from Pretoria to Nasrec and back at a cost of only R50 per commuter. The schedule for the train is:

  • Tickets are available at Computicket channels.

Parking Tickets:

  • Parking tickets are still available from Computicket and prices range from R50 to R80.
  • To purchase your tickets, simply visit www.computicket.co.za
  • Or any Computicket outlets or go to any Money Market Counters at Shoprite Checkers stores. Those who prefer to purchase parking tickets on the match day can drive to Nasrec to buy their tickets. Parking is approximately 500m from the stadium entrance.
  • For more information, call the Computicket hotline on 083 915 8000.

Bus Parking Tickets:

  • Limited bus parking tickets are still available at R160 per bus, and can be purchased through Computicket.

Opening Times:

  • Gates will open at 1pm, and the stadium will close at 9pm.

Game Day Activities:

  • A Guinness Book of World Records attempt will be made on the day when a group of 260 Elvis Presley impersonators will descend on the stadium. They will be singing Elvis songs throughout the day, dressing up as Elvis and trying to break a record for the most Elvis’s in one place.
  • Beer gardens will be situated around the stadium in easy-to-access areas and will be able to accommodate the fans.
  • A Coke Fan Park will also be situated at the stadium, allowing supporters to enjoy some time outside the stadium before the match kicks off.
  • No braai facilities will be available at the stadium and no braaiing will be allowed. Regrettably, no refreshments will be permitted. There will be ample refreshments available for purchase at the stadium.  (As if we’re living in North Korea)

For more information, call the Golden Lions Rugby Union on 011 402 2960.

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