#1. Ellis Park, Johannesburg
In 2013, Ellis Park hosted a South Africa v New Zealand clash that defined rugby excellence for Nigel Owens. Describing it as the best game he ever refereed, the contest between the Springboks and the All Blacks was a breathtaking spectacle, featuring nine stunning tries. The passionate crowd elevated the atmosphere, making Ellis Park an unforgettable rugby battleground.
Owens wrote: “The game was South Africa v New Zealand in 2013 and the atmosphere that day was just something to behold. The game itself was just unbelievable and played at such a pace, without a doubt the best I ever refereed.
“The All Blacks won 38-27, there were nine tries and some of them were stunning. The crowd really got into the game, as they always do in South Africa, and it made for a truly special memory.”
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