There was even the iconic Boeing 747 flying over the stadium twice before kick-off in a moment that reminded of the 1995 Rugby World Cup final at the same venue when the Boks lifted their first Webb ...

The Boeing 747-244 Super B Lebombo soared overhead the Ellis Park Stadium prior to the 1995 RWC final between the Springboks and All Blacks. Photo provided by South African Airways Aviation Museum.