SAWS Issues Thunderstorm Warning for Springboks vs All Blacks Decider at FNB Stadium
- The South African Weather Service flagged a 60% probability of thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening on Saturday at FNB Stadium
- Thousands of supporters heading to Nasrec for the third Test decider could face showers, strong winds and cooler-than-expected conditions
- FNB Stadium is hosting two major international fixtures on Saturday, with the Springbok Women facing the Black Ferns before the men's Test
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Supporters planning to attend Saturday's Springboks versus All Blacks third Test at FNB Stadium have been put on alert after the South African Weather Service (SAWS) flagged a significant risk of thunderstorms and showers across Johannesburg throughout the day.
SAWS has placed the probability of thunderstorms at 60% during the afternoon and evening, which overlaps directly with the period when large crowds will be making their way to Nasrec and when the Test itself is scheduled to kick off at 17:10 SAST. A separate 30% chance of showers is forecast for the morning, meaning fans arriving early could already encounter wet conditions before conditions deteriorate further later in the day.
What Supporters at FNB Stadium Can Expect
Fans heading to the venue should be prepared for a combination of overcast skies, cooler temperatures, showers, thunderstorms and noticeable wind as the day develops. Those planning to spend several hours at the stadium are particularly exposed, as conditions may shift substantially between the morning and early evening.
Supporters are advised to carry rain protection where stadium regulations permit, dress in layers suited to cooler weather, and factor in extra travel time. If heavy rainfall develops, both road and pedestrian conditions around the stadium could be affected. SAWS has encouraged fans to monitor updated forecasts throughout the day, as thunderstorm timing can shift as weather systems evolve.
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Two Major Tests on the FNB Stadium Card
Saturday's programme features back-to-back international fixtures. The Springbok Women open proceedings against New Zealand's Black Ferns at 13:30 in what marks a historic first home Test between the two sides. The men's decider follows at 17:10.
Fans attending both matches could therefore be at the venue for several hours, making them more susceptible to the changing conditions forecast for the afternoon and evening.
The third Test carries considerable stakes within the inaugural Rugby's Greatest Rivalry four-match series. New Zealand claimed the opening Test in Johannesburg before South Africa levelled matters with a win in Cape Town, leaving the series tied heading into Saturday's encounter. A Springbok win would put South Africa in front, while an All Blacks victory would give New Zealand the advantage going into the final Test in Baltimore.
For supporters, navigating the Johannesburg weather may be the first hurdle before a ball is kicked.
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