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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Holly Patrick

UNCOVERED: Watch as planes perform dramatic low flyover at cape town rugby match | History Defined

  • Two Airlink aircraft performed a dramatic low flyover above Cape Town 's DHL Stadium.
  • The stunt took place ahead of the rugby clash between South Africa and New Zealand on Saturday (29 August).
  • One plane was painted Springbok green while the other was black to symbolise the All Blacks jersey.
  • Flightradar24 data revealed that the planes flew less than 50 feet above the stadium's roof before kick-off.
  • South Africa went on to secure a hard-fought 33-26 victory over New Zealand in the second Test of the tour.

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