With just 22 days to go, the SABC today launched its broadcast plans for the 2011 Rugby Word Cup in New Zealand. A panel of experts have been contracted to enhance the SABC’s broadcasts which will include live coverage of all the Springboks’ matches. A brand new television studio has been designed from where more than 20 experts’ analysts and coaches will share their thoughts with viewers. These experts believe the Springboks can become the first team ever to defend the Webb Ellis trophy successfully. 1995 world cup winner, Hennie le Roux believes South Africa always has a chance and should never be underestimated especially if they are wounded. Free State Cheetahs player Kabamba Floors says at the moment the Boks are at a dip but could never be underestimated, because at the World Cup they can peak and beat the best – “I give them a full chance the same as the All Blacks to be the favourites and win the World Cup.” A television commercial and a special Rugby World Cup song entitled “it’s our game” will also be seen and heard in weeks to come. At least 35 of the 48 matches will be broadcast by the SABC — 28 of them will be live. Radio 2000 will broadcast all matches live.
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