A fan for a day made the rain nearly go away

As the Barbarians rolled into town, a palpable sense of excitement filled the air, signalling the start of the Springboks' 2025 campaign.

- TAURIQ HASSEN

Despite the constant rainfall and dark clouds looming overhead, the spirit of the fans remained undeterred, bringing the atmosphere of celebration to life along the bustling fan walk.

The electrifying buzz escalated as the visiting Barbarians passed by on their team bus, eliciting a raucous cheer from the crowd.

Star players like Mark Telea, Sam Cane, Shannon Frizell, and Sam Whitelock flashed their smiles from the windows, instantly connecting with the eager supporters lining the streets. The moment was one of sheer anticipation - who could forget such a sight?

But the day belonged to the World Champions, the Springboks, who soon followed, causing traffic chaos as fans rushed to the roadside for a glimpse of their heroic four-time champions.