Rugby fans who do not have DStv missed the chance to watch the rugby Test match between the Springboks and Italy, as it was not aired on SABC.
This situation arose following an agreement between SABC and SuperSport to broadcast the upcoming second match of the Castle Lager Inbound Series featuring South Africa (Springboks) and Italy (The Azzurri).
The match, which took place at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, saw the Springboks defeat Italy with a score of 42-24.
What did SABC not air Saturday’s match between the Springboks and Italy?
According to SuperSport, the agreement was made to broadcast only one match. The match that will air on SABC will be the second Test match between the Springboks and Italy on 12 July and kicks off at 17:10 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.
SABC’s Group CEO Nomsa Chabeli: “The public broadcaster extends its appreciation to SARU and SuperSport for the spirit in which negotiations took place, to enable us to broadcast this historic match. It is important that the SABC is not left out of key national sporting events, which bring the nation together and rugby has been very instrumental in doing that.
SABC will televise the Springboks vs Italy this coming weekend
“This agreement also highlights the reach that the public broadcaster has in universal access to the nation through its TV and radio platforms, as millions of South Africans will have an opportunity to witness this historic moment. We call upon all South Africans to tune in, as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of our Rugby World Cup win in 1995.”
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