Hero-On-Hero combat has moved from the big screen to the rugby field

2019-01-31

#SuperHeroSunday - some thing you never knew you needed

 Get your Spider-Man suit ready - Marvel is coming to South Africa in a big way as a plethora of superheroes get ready to invade Cape Town on Sunday, 3 February for #SuperHeroSunday.

 The Emirates Lions players Warren Whiteley, Malcolm Marx and Elton Jantjies in their Spider-Man jerseys for the Marvel-inspired Vodacom Super Rugby matches.Graphic provided by Lions Rugby Company This Vodacom Super Rugby season the Emirates Lions will become Spider-Man, arguably the most popular superhero of all, and just like the comic character, they will wear an advanced Superhero costume.

 We identify with heroes as if they were sports teams - well now they are! It will be the first time the teams officially wear the new-look jerseys, which will also be worn during other SA derbies throughout the Vodacom Super Rugby season.

 The Emirates Lions (Spider-Man) kick off proceedings at 14h00 against the Cell C Sharks (Black Panther) followed by the DHL Stormers (Thor) versus the Vodacom Bulls (Captain America).

 The idea of our heroes fighting, sparks our imaginations and our emotional investment. Expectations are that the season's first hit-out (powered by DStv, SuperSport, Marvel, and Vodacom) will be fast and spectacular as teams try and establish solid early form.

 There will be an emphasis on entertainment, with families encouraged to dress up as their favourite superheroes, and the day will be packed with activations and assorted giveaways and prizes.

 Tickets from R50 (or four for R150) are available at Computicket. Corporate hospitality can be arranged via www.circa.co.za. Unfortunately there will be no ticket sales at the stadium on match day.

 Gates open at noon.

Annemie Bester

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