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'It’s an identity': Inside the Johannesburg shop gripped by Bok fever

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Ahead of the rugby test match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, traveling All Black fans are encountering an overwhelming presence of green and gold merchandise and support.

Inside a local Johannesburg shop, the atmosphere is described as being gripped by 'Bok fever,' reflecting a deep sense of national identity tied to the South African rugby team.

Visitors from New Zealand navigating the city are finding it difficult to escape the intense local enthusiasm and team colors dominating the retail space as the match approaches.

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