Aaron Smith. image via Instagram @aaronsmith_1112
They’ve ditched the Springboks: Aaron Smith’s words left South Africans supporting the All Blacks
‘We are South Africans but we support the All Blacks’: Aaron Smith’s message left some South Africans ditching the Springboks.
Aaron Smith. image via Instagram @aaronsmith_1112
All Blacks star Aaron Smith’s message left some South Africans backing the All Blacks over the Springboks.
As weird and impossible as it seemed, some South Africans supported the All Blacks during the World Cup in France.
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Usually, when it comes to the national teams, most fans come together to support their country.
It seemed a different situation at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
Some South Africans still don’t believe in the Springboks, even after winning the last World Cup and beating the All Blacks.
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Aaron Smith is at the World Cup for the third time, and it seems his powerful words are making strides.
He spoke of how determined and united on goal are the All Blacks and some South Africans openly supported him.
ALL BLACKS AARON SMITH’S MESSAGE LEFT SOME SOUTH AFRICANS DITCHING THE SPRINGBOKS
As the quarter-finals get closer and closer, it seems the coaches and the players are already playing mind games.
A few days ago, the All Blacks coach sent a message to rivals; some were left trembling.
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“We are at a World Cup. We are playing a final, and it’s all on the line,” he said, showing how much the World Cup means to them.
“History is history, and history is going to be created on Saturday, and we will see who comes out on top” he finished.
FANS BELIEVE IN THE ALL BLACKS
After Aaron Smith’s message, some South Africans openly supported the All Blacks over the Springboks.
“Just do me one favor,, and end this WC on a high of winning the trophy. I believe in you All Blacks (your number one supporter in SA) ❤️”
“@jayneilbotha I’m also from South Africa and I also support the All Blacks, just LOVE them ❤️❤️❤️”
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“Go Well and Win All Blacks🙌 We believe in you heroes🫡 We know the go🔥🔥”
“NZ will dominate the Irish, no disrespect to Ireland but this will be their off game as it is due. It will be a blowout. 🇳🇿🔥🤙🏾”
“Still cocky but a hint of fear and anxiety, not to mention a lack of confidence in your team of grandpas”
