In a thrilling Rugby World Cup semi-final at the Stade de France, the Springboks defeated England 16-15, securing a place in the final.
In addition to a week of no loadshedding, the World Cup has provided us with world-class entertainment from social media users.
The match was tense from before the start until after the final whistle. Take a look at what some English supporters had to say before the game, and how all South Africans rejoiced after.
WATCH:
Can’t really hear this guy. Gan you?
@raven.elofffCry me a river after we win okay 😉♬ original sound – Raven.Eloff
‘Rubbish Boks’ take out the trash?
@_ingrid_smxll_ #stitch with @Kieran Williams GAHAHAHAH bokke=elite ##fyp##fyp##fyp##bokke##rugbyworldcup2023##rugby ♬ original sound – Ingrid🤍
Couldn’t watch? Neither could this Bok fan:
@jin_fisto We need a miracle #rugby #rugbyworldcup2023 #southafrica #england🇬🇧 #mandela ♬ original sound – 𝓓𝓸𝓷 𝓕𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓸 🦍
And breathe:
@mrceophotography #springboks #rugbyworldcup2023 #montecasinovibes🤭 #montecasino ♬ original sound – Allyssa Boulianne
Go Bokke!
@respecfullydeidrejoy They did IT!!!😭😭😂😂#springbokrugby #RSAvsENG #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #deidrejoy #southafricanrugby🇿🇦 #bokke ♬ original sound – Noms Toto
We’re a crowd together:
@likho243uminca kanje😭😭♬ original sound – Biervrou 🍺🍺
Core memories unlocked:
Beautiful moment of a father and son watching Springboks beat England in the Rugby World Cup ❤️ #RWC2023 #Rugby #Springboks pic.twitter.com/xLLY8aaxoA
— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) October 21, 2023
Honestly, same:
When you realise you have to stay in Paris another week with that ZAR/EUR exchange rate. #Springboks 🇿🇦 🏉 #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/dHQzzRnYFY
— UtianⒼ (@UtianG) October 21, 2023
Also read:
Ndlovu Youth Choir’s anthem of unity for the Rugby World Cup
Picture: TikTok / raven.elofff