Springbok progressed to the Rugby World Cup semifinals after winning against France.
South Africans flooded various social media platforms with words of celebration; they congratulated the team for the win.
Mzansi celebs also expressed their joy.
Khaya Dlanga wrote, “No team has had a more difficult path through the stages than the Springboks. We played Ireland, ranked number 1. We played Scotland, ranked number 5. Now we just beat the number 2 ranked side in the world. We deserve this win. Well done Boks. So proud and humbled. Well played France.
Actor Dumisani Mbebe wrote, “The Springboks won it in Eben’s sin bin: Didn’t concede a point. He returns and scores a try – a conversion.”
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi spoke about the victory.
“We knew how tough it was going to be with the French team at home and I want to say well done to them for what they’ve achieved and how hard they worked, and also to the supporters of France. It has been an amazing tournament and they can be proud of this team. Hard luck on the game but they can be proud of what they’ve done.”
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Ladies and gentlemen the champions of the World‼️‼️‼️‼️🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/ZZPKexPrjf
— Thando Thabethe (@Thando_Thabethe) October 15, 2023
Game on lol, lucky try by Springboks
— K A B I L L I O N (@PrinceKaybee_SA) October 15, 2023
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— Boity Thulo (@Boity) October 15, 2023
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