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Burglary at South African Rugby Union Offices Leaves World Cup Trophy Untouched

Thieves Opt for Signed Jerseys, Laptops, and Whiskey Instead, All Trophies Confirmed Safe

  • Burglars broke into the offices of the South African Rugby Union on Monday, touching the World Cup trophy but not stealing it.
  • Instead of the trophy, the thieves stole five signed Springbok jerseys, eight laptops, and whiskey.
  • The break-in took place at an office complex in Cape Town’s northern suburbs, where the governing body’s headquarters are based.
  • South Africa Rugby Union confirmed that all of their trophies were safe after the burglary.
  • Western Cape police are investigating two separate incidents on the business park where the SARU’s offices are housed.
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