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DHL 'couriers' surprise rugby fans in Johannesburg

Visiting 5FM and Metro FM, the DHL Stormers players, Schalk Burger, Duane Vermeulen, Nizaam Carr and Danie Poolman surprised the breakfast radio teams when they took on the role of DHL couriers in the streets of Johannesburg.
The DHL Stormers hand out personalised signed jerseys.
The DHL Stormers hand out personalised signed jerseys.
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Schalk Burger, Gareth Cliff and Duane Vermeulen
Schalk Burger, Gareth Cliff and Duane Vermeulen
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They presented Gareth Cliff, Unathi Msengana and their teams with personalised signed DHL Stormers jerseys. The players then paid another surprise visit to Sunday Times editor, Ray Hartley, where they presented him with a signed Stormers jersey and took photographs with Avusa staff.

Playing couriers for the day, some of DHL's top clients were presented with signed jerseys and rugby balls to reward them for their continued loyalty.

Sumesh Rahavendra, head of marketing for DHL Sub Saharan Africa comments, "Whether it's on or off the field, the team really delivers great value for consumers and the courier run provided an opportunity for them to do something special for our top customers and media partners."

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