It's the home of Currie Cup side the Pumas and the Springboks last played a test at the venue in 2016 against Argentina.
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All Blacks set to venture into new territory for Springboks clash
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The 2020 All Blacks are set to go where no All Blacks team has gone before - Mbombela.
The All Blacks are reportedly set to face South Africa in Mbombela later this year, 110km west of the Mozambique border.
According to South Africa media, former Springboks coach and now SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has recommended the venue for the highly anticipated Rugby Championship clash.
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Mbombela, previously Nelspruit, has hosted just three rugby tests since the stadium was built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The match is scheduled for September 26. It will be the first match-up on South African soil between the two rivals since the Springboks were crowned world champions for a third time.
The All Blacks have won four straight in South Africa.
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Have an open ballot/lottery each week to fly fans out to fill the stadiums. They get to enter the draw if they pay their taxes and avoid crime which would encourage good social engagement from rugby supporters as responsible citizens. The school kids get in the draw if they are applying themselves at school and reaching their potential.
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