Every angle of terrifying flyover as planes almost collide over packed rugby stadium in South Africa

JAWS were on the floor after two planes nearly collided in the skies above South Africa’s high-stakes clash versus New Zealand. During ‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry’ series’ second Test, two gigantic passenger planes flew over the DHL Stadium. Fans were shocked at just how close the planes were flying above The two passenger planes were a part of an organised flyover at the rugby game South Africa were playing New Zealand as a part of a box office series The Springboks secured the victory to take the series level The Cape Town show was an organised flyover, but fans were shocked at just how close the metal beasts were. All the cameras looked up as the Airlink Embraer 190s flew over. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! But many were left with sweat running down their brow as it looked for a minute that a nasty collision might happen. Viewers at home were even concerned that they would take a chunk of the stadium roof with them. The second plane sliced through the colourful smoke from the pyrotechnic show with its right wing. And spectators were rightfully gobsmacked at the little distance between them and the aircraft. Flightradar measured only a 12-METRE gap between the roof and the plane. And they were flying at about 120 knots – roughly 131mph – at the time they went over the stadium. Most read in Sport BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS The latest pics show every angle of terrifying flyover as planes almost collide with the ground Eager fans rushed online to comment on the close call. One X user wrote: “You’re all very lucky to be alive…” Another said: “Is that even legal?” Someone else added: “I don’t think they were supposed to be that low. Someone may be in trouble.” Pilots have been discusssing the dangers of the flyover online The pics have gone viral with many criticising the aerial stunt Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk A fourth commented: “That was stupid, that could’ve ended so badly guys.” The Springboks came out on top following a 33-26 box office clash. Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende and skipper Siya Kolisi all got tries on the board. The victory brings them level in the series with the next Test coming in Soweto on September 5. Comment now