SA Rugby is seeking legal redress against travel agencies who have claimed that failures on the part of SA Rugby were responsible for fans being left ticketless for today’s Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest...
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 07: Spectators cheering on during day 1 of the HSBC SVNS match between South Africa v Argentina at DHL Stadium on December 07, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)Image: SA Rugby
In subsequent communication with disappointed clients, claims have been made that the issue lay at the door of SA Rugby. This is completely untrue.
Agencies sold the promise of tickets they did not have – and could not secure – for the Test in breach of the events terms and conditions of sale, and without ever having been given access by SA Rugby or its ticketing agency.
These companies acted illegally and recklessly in pursuit of their own commercial gain at the expense of their clients.
SA Rugby has turned the matter over to its attorneys.
