UPDATE:
The public announcement video shared by Kieran Williams stating that he’d be in Cape Town for the RWC was a lie. The TikTokker shared a celebration video for the Boks’ win last night, and he’s very clearly not in South Africa.
@kieranrhyswilliams up the springboks!! #thebreakdownrugbypod #rugbyworldcup2023 #rwc2023 #rwc #springboksrugby #rugbyworldcup #springboks #rugbytok #kieranrhyswilliams #kieranwilliams #sarugbymag #rwc2023final #rwc2023final ♬ original sound – Kieran Williams
Kieran Williams, the English TikTokker who has multiple viral videos for his Rugby World Cup commentary, will be in Cape Town to watch the final tonight.
Before this announcement, one of his clips sparked outrage after he addressed our boytjies as ‘Springboks; bottom Boks; rubbish Boks’.
WATCH: Kieran Williams calls the Boks ‘rubbish’
@kieranrhyswilliams Half time reaction🔥🔥🔥 #thebreakdownrugbypod #rugbyworldcup2023 #rwc2023 #rwc #rugbyworldcup #springboksrugby #springbok #rugbytok #kieranrhyswilliams #sarugbymag ♬ original sound – Kieran Williams
Williams then released an ‘apology video’, which ends with ‘but I hope the All Blacks beat you’.
WATCH: Kieran Williams apology video
@kieranrhyswilliams Apology video😌 #thebreakdownrugbypod #rugbyworldcup2023 #rwc2023 #rwc #rugbyworldcup #springboksrugby #springboks #rugbytok #kieranrhyswilliams #kieranwilliams #sarugbymag #southafrica ♬ original sound – Kieran Williams
The TikTokker has created a series of videos explaining his view on the dynamics between England and the Springboks. Essentially, he’s a passionate fan who’s admitted that the Boks are a threatening team.
Remember, Williams is a content creator. Reaction and opinion are two key factors in his viral success.
Williams will be on RSA soil tonight, according to his video. Let’s showcase our taste: #StrongerTogether.
WATCH: Kieran Williams comes to SA
@kieranrhyswilliams Im coming to South africa tonight for the rugby world cup!!! #thebreakdownrugbypod #rugbyworldcup2023 #rwc2023 #rwc #springboksrugby #rugbyworldcup #springboks #rugbytok #kieranrhyswilliams #kieranwilliams #sarugbymag ♬ original sound – Kieran Williams
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Picture: Kieran Williams / TikTok