Here they are, the highly experienced Airlink pilots who pulled off one of the most talked-about flyovers in rugby history.
On Saturday 29 August 2026, two Airlink Embraer jets (one in Springbok green, one in All Blacks black) roared just metres above DHL Stadium in Cape Town moments before kick-off of the Springboks vs All Blacks Test.
Flight data showed the lead aircraft clearing the stadium roof by only around 12–14 metres, sending the 55,000+ crowd into a frenzy and the internet into meltdown.This is exclusive footage of the pilots who made it happen.
What do you think of the flyover? Safe and spectacular… or too close for comfort? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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Thats some Funny shit.
Tops! Love it!
Don't skrik when my voice changes😂
Did he say Opel exhaust???😅😂😂😂😂😂
They are not the pilots lol
There they there got me in stitches 😂😭
Mpho is STUPID 😂
Maybe they were doing visual inspections of the power lines . Try work out where power outage is.👍👍
Two Captains never a good idea haha, if there was a first officer this would never have happened lol
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Funny sketch but it would've been better if you'd managed to lose the airport background visible through the side windows!
These guys are hilarious
funny how he keeps turning the "wheel" for driving 😂
Fucking brilliant 👏 😂🎉
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Next time we must fly in reverse
Hilarious! 😂
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They have a broadcast mic mounted on the console and are wearing podcasting headsets.
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Well done guys 🤣🤣🤣