EPRU Stadium
Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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EPRU Stadium, also known by its original name of Boet Erasmus Stadium, was a stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The letters "EPRU" in the name represent the Eastern Province Rugby Union, the stadium's historic primary tenants, whose team is now known as the Mighty Elephants. The original name Boet Erasmus Stadium was named after Boet Erasmus, a former mayor of Port Elizabeth.[1] It had a capacity of 33,852 people and served primarily as a venue for rugby union matches but also hosted a number of association football (soccer) fixtures.
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The Boet | |
Full name | Eastern Province Rugby Union Stadium |
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Former names | Boet Erasmus Stadium |
Location | La Roche Drive Summerstrand Port Elizabeth South Africa |
Coordinates | 33°58′55″S 25°38′22″E |
Owner | Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality |
Operator | Eastern Province Rugby Union |
Capacity | 33,852 |
Field size | 100m X 70m |
Surface | Grass |
Construction | |
Closed | 2010 |
Demolished | 2019 |
Tenants | |
Mighty Elephants (Currie Cup) (1959 - 2010) Bay United (PSL/NFD) (2008 - 2010) |
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The stadium closed in 2010 and was demolished in 2019.