SA Rugby Acting Managing Director Andy Marinos said that the prices of the tickets are usually the first factor people consider. The prices of the tickets this year did not increase which should have been a great advert for rugby fans everywhere.

Despite this development, Marinos said that he and other union officials are hopeful that the ticket sales will start to pick up a few days before the match. In an effort to attract fans, the prices in some seats at the Vodacom Park have been reduced last weekend.

Marinos said that the global financial crisis is certainly one of the major reasons behind the slump in sales but he’s optimistic that they can still meet expectations.

Market research specialists have been tapped to prepare a financial report following the conclusion of the rugby tournament.