A low-flying flyover by two passenger jets over a rugby stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on Saturday has left fans stunned.
The planes, Embraer E-Jets operated by South African airline Airlink, flew very low over the stadium, where the New Zealand All Blacks were playing the South African Springboks as part of a tour called "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry". The flyover was a part of the pre-match festivities.
The low altitude of the planes was notable, and some fans in the stadium may have felt a sense of surprise or even alarm as they flew by. However, it appears that such low-flying flyovers are not uncommon in South Africa.
The country is known for its unique geography and wildlife, including sharks that can jump out of the water higher than planes fly over stadiums. The low-flying flyover was likely an exhilarating experience for the fans in attendance, and one that they will not soon forget.
The match between the All Blacks and the Springboks was part of a series of matches being played around the world as part of the "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry" tour.
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