
A Citizen Sport opinion piece argues that Soweto deserves to host more Springbok rugby Tests, but not at the expense of other venues. The writer describes the atmosphere at FNB Stadium as electric, while noting it was the fourth Springbok Test held in Gauteng this season. According to the piece, stadiums in Durban, Gqeberha, Mbombela and Bloemfontein missed out on hosting matches, prompting calls for a fairer distribution of fixtures across South Africa.
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