If you are looking for a rugby mad country to visit, South Africa would definitely fit the bill. It is also a country with great natural beauty and has all the mod cons of home and so is an ideal place to spend your Rugby Holidays. A holiday in South Africa is almost guaranteed to be sunny. South Africa is considered one of the world's premier destinations when it comes to Rugby Holidays.
If you decide to spend your Rugby Holidays in South Africa, there are a few things you should know. Rugby supporters in South Africa are diehard fans and get very emotional about the way their team fares. It is worth remembering this during your Rugby Holidays, especially if you join the guys in the pub after the game. Generally South Africans are good sports but trash talking their favorite teams is going to cause problems for you.
If you are in a position to watch a game with a typical South African family during your Rugby Holidays, the basic agenda will usually be that you will get together at the house just prior to the game and get settled in. Depending on when the game is, you may have a braai (barbeque) either before the game or after it. During the game itself expect to have beer and snacks. Typical snacks include crisps and biltong (dried meat). The rules include very vociferously analyzing the different plays and shouting at the ref or coach. The braai's are usually held out of doors so make sure that you take your sunscreen and also take something warmish because these braai's tend to run late and the evenings can get chilly.
Naturally the best way to watch a game is live at the stadium. Get into the spirit of things by painting your face with your team colors and get all dressed up. Most people take a picnic basket to games but there will be refreshments on offer if you want to buy them. It is best to get to the game fairly early to secure good seats and remember that, at the end of the day, it is only a game. Go with the aim to have fun and you will – whether you team wins or loses.
Aside from the games themselves, there is lots to keep you busy in South Africa. The weather, even in winter, is usually sunny. The winters are, for the most part, mild but bring warm clothes – not many South Africans have central heating. It can get rather chilly in the open stadiums as well so make sure that you prepare yourself.Â
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If you decide to spend your Rugby Holidays in South Africa, there are a few things you should know. Rugby supporters in South Africa are diehard fans and get very emotional about the way their team fares. It is worth remembering this during your Rugby Holidays, especially if you join the guys in the pub after the game. Generally South Africans are good sports but trash talking their favorite teams is going to cause problems for you.
If you are in a position to watch a game with a typical South African family during your Rugby Holidays, the basic agenda will usually be that you will get together at the house just prior to the game and get settled in. Depending on when the game is, you may have a braai (barbeque) either before the game or after it. During the game itself expect to have beer and snacks. Typical snacks include crisps and biltong (dried meat). The rules include very vociferously analyzing the different plays and shouting at the ref or coach. The braai's are usually held out of doors so make sure that you take your sunscreen and also take something warmish because these braai's tend to run late and the evenings can get chilly.
Naturally the best way to watch a game is live at the stadium. Get into the spirit of things by painting your face with your team colors and get all dressed up. Most people take a picnic basket to games but there will be refreshments on offer if you want to buy them. It is best to get to the game fairly early to secure good seats and remember that, at the end of the day, it is only a game. Go with the aim to have fun and you will – whether you team wins or loses.
Aside from the games themselves, there is lots to keep you busy in South Africa. The weather, even in winter, is usually sunny. The winters are, for the most part, mild but bring warm clothes – not many South Africans have central heating. It can get rather chilly in the open stadiums as well so make sure that you prepare yourself.Â
See more information on 6 Nations hospitality from ITC Sports
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