SA Rugby HQ robbed with Springboks memorabilia stolen!
SA Rugby HQ robbed with Springboks memorabilia stolen!
The Western Cape’s Plattekloof neighborhood is home to South African Rugby (SARU) offices. Late on Monday, there was an intruder break-in, and laptops, jerseys, and Springbok memorabilia were taken.
The Webb Ellis trophy replica is stored in the offices, and two criminals broke in and stole several items.
SA Rugby has confirmed the break-in through a representative, and all of the trophies—including the replicas of the William Webb Ellis Cup—remain secure.
SARU robbed
The spokeswoman, who talked to the Afrikaans newspaper Netwerk24, claimed that the burglars entered SARU House through the bottom floor, which is also used by other companies.
According to the spokesperson, “two well-dressed men entered the office complex… they forced open a window on the ground floor of the building and entered.”
The representative went on to say, “All the trophies are safe,” but then acknowledged that a number of other items had been taken.
Eight laptops, whisky, and five autographed Springbok jerseys were taken from the first company. Sixty computers were taken from the other company. They then drove off and exited the building,” he added.
Yusuf Abramjee, an anti-crime activist, posted pictures and videos of the burglars on the social networking site X, which was formerly Twitter.
Two business burglary instances have been reported to Parrow police in the interim.
Three weeks ago, the Springboks won their fourth Rugby World Cup after defeating New Zealand 12–11. The trophy is still with SARU, though, as it was hidden in an office safe that was not broken into.
The William Webb Ellis Cup was given to SARU House earlier this month by Bok captain Siya Kolisi, who also placed the replicas from 1995, 2007 and 2019 there.