Springboks stars. Image via Instagram @kwaggasmith
Do the Springboks get enough respect? Kwagga Smith’s answer silence haters [watch]
Springboks star Kwagga Smith’s answer on whether the Springboks team get enough respect left haters in silence.
Springboks stars. Image via Instagram @kwaggasmith
Springboks star Kwagga Smith left many fans talking with his answer on whether South Africa gets enough respect.
The Springboks is now the most successful rugby nation, but it seems they have created haters. In their road to winning their fourth World Cup, they left a lot of talk among fans.
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The Tom Curry Mbonambi saga left many England fans angry, saying they got robbed.
The Cheslin Kolbe block against France also sparked a lot of talk, as some claimed it was illegal.
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With so much talk around them during the World Cup, some fans believed they robbed it. Their success had made their fans proud but also created a lot of haters.
Answering the question of respect, Kwagga Smith was sure they did not play for consideration.
“We don’t play for that” he said.
KWAGGA SMITH ON THE SPRINGBOKS GETTING ENOUGH RESPECT
In his calm and composed voice, Kwagga bullishly answered the question that left many fans talking.
He said that the Springboks do not play for respect from people but for themselves.
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Kwagga said the players play for each other and mainly for South Africa.
He claimed that as long as the South Africans are proud, they have achieved their goal.
FANS EXCHANGE WORDS
After Kwagga Smith addressed the issue of the Springbok’s respect, many fans aired their views.
Some agreed with him, but some disagreed, telling why they do not respect the Springboks.
Oliver Montel “maybe sign the anti doping agreement and then you’ll get more respect….”
Glenn Folkard “BS South Africa is Mexico their is no rainbow nation look how many white rugby players have left . Quota system and racism is alive and well stop drinking the coolaide”
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Scott Hutcheson “The All Blacks and NZ will always respect the Springboks. May the best team win 🇳🇿🍻🇿🇦”
Michael Connolly “As an AB fan always have utmost respect for RSA. I traveled to Ellis Park to watch Boks play ABs in 92 after they came out of isolation. The Bok fans were fantastic and so welcoming. Looking forward to a great game against a top quality opponent. Go Black !”
Leslin Gallant “We needed at least one national team that we can be proud of😩😭”
