MEDIA RELEASE: Loftus Versfeld, one of the most historic and revered cathedrals in world rugby, is stepping into the future.
Fans attending the highly anticipated Springbok vs Scotland Test match on Saturday will be the very first to experience a state-of-the-art, multi-million-rand lighting system designed to transform match-day entertainment.
The massive overhaul, which took just under two months to complete, saw all 272 legacy floodlights in the stadium replaced.
Every single light on the iconic corner pylons, canopies, and stands has been swapped out for cutting-edge, energy-efficient LED technology.
For the first time in Loftus’ history, custom-built colour showlights have also been installed on the East and West canopies, paving the way for immersive light shows.
The project became a showcase of local innovation.
The new fixtures boast a 70 percent local-component composition, importing only the specialised silicon microchips and drivers where no local supplier exists.
Edgar Rathbone, CEO of the Blue Bulls Company, expressed his pride in the project.
“Loftus Versfeld is steeped in history, but keeping a world-class stadium relevant means embracing the future,” he said.
“Our partnership with Afrison ensures that we are not only providing our fans and broadcasters with the absolute best visual experience possible, but we are doing it through a sustainable, locally engineered solution.
“Launching these lights at a Springbok Test match is the perfect celebration of South African innovation.”
