The world’s best freestyle motocross athletes got a true taste of South Africa’s fanatical rugby culture ahead of the Springboks’ campaign at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Bok legends, Krynauw Otto, Werner Swanepoel and Lawrence Sephaka, were on location at the Union Buildings. The iconic venue plays host to Red Bull X-Fighters on Saturday and the legends were on track for a meet-and-greet and team photo.
The legends, who have 82 Springbok caps between them, were treated to a track walk and tour behind the scenes in the riders’ pits. The athletes then got a few pointers on ball skills and team-sport tactics.
The riders each received a replica Springbok World Cup jersey, complete with their nickname and bike number from ASICS, The Official Technical Apparel Partner to the Springboks.
Together the FMX athletes and Springbok Legends made up a full rugby team of 15 players. More accustomed to performing extreme manoeuvres in front of the cameras, the athletes posed for a ‘traditional’ rugby team photo.
