Orlando Pirates have thrown their support behind the Springboks. Images via Twitter: @springboks/ @orlandopirates
‘Up the Boks’: Orlando Pirates send special message to Springboks
Bokke-neers? Orlando Pirates have pledged their support to the Springboks who will face France in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
Orlando Pirates have thrown their support behind the Springboks. Images via Twitter: @springboks/ @orlandopirates
Orlando Pirates have sent the Springboks a special message of support ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash against France on Sunday.
The PSL team recently celebrated their second consecutive MTN8 title win.
ORLANDO PIRATES SENDS LOVE TO SPRINGBOKS
In a tweet, the official account of Orlando Pirates sent their best wishes to the Springboks team.
It read: “All the best to the Springboks ahead of this weekend’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final”
Fans of the Buccanneers were happy at the show of support.
“Champions recognise Champions”, commented one follower. Another posted: “Up the Boks”.
A third added: “Title defenders like us”.
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Last weekend, Orlando Pirates clinched a victory against Mamelodi Sundowns for their second consecutive MTN8 win.
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Meanwhile, Bafana Bafana has become the butt of social media jokes – again – after South Africans praised the national rugby and cricket teams for their performances in their respective World Cups.
The soccer team has had a dismal few years, having last qualified to play in the Fifa World Cup back in 2002.
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As World Cup hosts in 2010, SA was given an automatic qualification.
Bafana Bafana will now have to compete against a group of countries including Nigeria and Zimbabwe – for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier for the 2026 World Cup.
