South African rugby officials, trying to expand the sport’s appeal and in a gesture of reconciliation, will be holding the Super 14 final in Soweto’s Orlando Stadium this weekend. The game, which is sold out, will see a rare matchup of South African teams when the Bulls and Stormers face off in the finals of the competition that pits elite professional teams from South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. The ANC has lauded the decision, saying “This gesture will go a long way in breaking the racial barriers that exist in the country and will heighten reconciliation and nation-building.” This decision follows Orlando Stadium successfully hosting one of the semi-final matches. Expect the Bulls to win in a romp.
