Boks and All Blacks to clash for Qatar Airways Cup

One of global rugby’s greatest rivalries, between South Africa and New Zealand, will be reignited at Twickenham in London later this month with the two nations playing for a brand-new trophy, the Qatar Airways Cup, on Friday 25 August.

The match – which kicks off at 19h30 (20h30 SA time) – will mark the first clash between the two teams at Twickenham since 2015.

With Qatar Airways as title sponsors of this fixture, rugby fans from South Africa, New Zealand, the UK and around the world have the perfect means to attend this compelling match-up.

The seven-time winner of the “World’s Best Airline” as voted by Skytrax will take centre stage as the match naming rights partner.

Qatar Airways can facilitate the movement of rugby fans all over the world to watch their favourite teams compete. The airline flies to more than 160 destinations, including Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg in South Africa.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr Akbar Al Baker, said: “Qatar Airways is honoured to be the title sponsor and naming rights partner for this match at Twickenham Stadium, hosting one the greatest rivalries in competitive sports history.

“The South African and New Zealand teams are giants in the world of rugby and we are excited to be part of this journey, while uniting the fans before the start of the world cup.

“Qatar Airways has a long history of supporting global sports, including rugby, Formula 1 and football. We believe in bringing people from all over the world closer together through travel and sport and are proud to continue the expansion of our sports partnership’s portfolio.”

The All Blacks won the most recent clash between the two teams in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship beating the Springboks 35-20 in Auckland. The last time the two teams met at Twickenham, eight years ago, when New Zealand won 20-18.

Qatar Airways is proud Title Sponsor and Naming Rights Partner of the Qatar Airways Cup – a match between current World Champions, the Springboks, and the All Blacks at Twickenham Stadium in London on Friday, 25 August.

Match information: Springboks v All Blacks
Date: Friday 25 August 2023
Kick-off: 19h30 (20h30 SA time)
Venue: Twickenham Stadium, London
Last remaining tickets: www.eticketing.co.uk/rfu/events or https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/35005D52BE1F72A6

Hospitality packages are available to from £299 per person via www.twickenhamstadium.com.

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