South Africa’s gem Cape Town joins an impressive new line-up of iconic cities hosting a round of the World Rugby Sevens Series from 2015-16.
Cape Town will join the impressive line-up of iconic cities hosting a round of the World Rugby Sevens Series from 2015-16.
The South Africa Sevens will relocate to the impressive Cape Town Stadium for the four-year cycle following a successful spell in Port Elizabeth. The move to a major international destination will enable more fans to watch the world’s top male players in action in an Olympic year.
Cape Town joins Vancouver and Sydney within a stellar line-up of new destinations, reflecting the significant appeal and attraction of rugby sevens to cities and nations worldwide.
World Rugby Chairman Bernard Lapasset said: “With excitement increasing ahead of Rio 2016, the World Rugby Sevens Series is going from strength to strength, proving a hit with fans, broadcasters and sponsors around the globe with its winning blend of compelling and competitive action, global destinations and festival atmosphere. “The South Africa Sevens has been at the heart of the success story and we are delighted to be extending our partnership with SARU as a Series host. We have enjoyed 13 successful years at Port Elizabeth and George and the move to Cape Town reflects the ever-increasing interest and success of sevens in South Africa.
“I am confident that the South Africa Sevens in Cape Town will inspire new audiences and participants and contribute to the continued strong growth of rugby in South Africa and around the world.”
Cape Town’s inclusion follows a highly competitive tender process featuring 25 global locations with the successful South African Rugby Union and Cape Town bid focusing on furthering South Africa’s commitment to sevens, which will make its Olympic Games debut at Rio 2016.
