BokTowns are back – powered by Castle Lager – turning fan parks across the country into the best seat outside the stadium.
Image supplied: Castle Lager Bok Town launch
The 2025 tour opened on Saturday, 28 June at Wanderers Oval, Johannesburg, where supporters gathered to watch the Springboks’ first-ever clash with the Barbarians on South African soil.
The day was set up as a full-scale festival: live sets from GoodLuck, Shekinah, Loufi, and 4am.band, plus a battle between Jacaranda FM favourite, Barney Simon and Alex Jay. Add food markets, appearances by Springboks, Springbok Legends and activations from fellow Springbok partners, and every fan experienced the green-and-gold gees from first whistle to last.
“Boktown turns every Test into a nationwide gathering,” said Thomas Lawrence, Castle Lager Brand Director.
“From the anthem to the final whistle, we want fans shoulder-to-shoulder, singing, cheering and making memories. With our partners on board, we’ve packed the day with music, legends and family fun so everyone goes home smiling.”
“Springbok rugby is more than a match-day; it’s the country’s heartbeat,” said Rian Oberholzer, CEO of SA Rugby. “Castle Lager Boktown carries that heartbeat into towns and cities across the country, giving supporters everywhere a front-row view while offering partners a stage to enrich the Springbok story.”
The atmosphere builds all afternoon, culminating in the live broadcast of the Springboks v Barbarians showdown on the giant screen.
Boktown stops in 2025:
- 28 June: Springboks vs Barbarians – Johannesburg
- 5 July: Springboks vs Italy – Bloemfontein
- 12 July: Springboks vs Australia – Witbank
- 16 August: Springboks vs Australia – Nelspruit
- 23 August: Springboks vs Australia – Durban
- 23 August: Springboks vs Australia – Soweto
- 27 September: Springboks vs Argentina – Nylstroom
- 4 October: Argentina vs Springboks – Pretoria
- 8 November: France vs Springboks – Boland
- 22 November: Ireland vs Springboks – Benoni
Website: www.castlelager.co.za
