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7 hidden expenses to be aware of when travelling for the Rugby World Cup

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Foreign exchange rates can ruin a traveller’s budget and mood if not carefully considered.

Watching the Springboks live in action at the Rugby World Cup in France this September and October is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it shouldn’t throw you off your financial plans and goals.

According to Bianca Botes, director at foreign exchange and treasury experts Citadel Global, while the weak rand is certainly not in the travellers’ favour right now, there are a few hidden expenses

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