England and Springboks stars. image via Instagram @rugbysmacks
‘Respect from England’: English fans finally praised the Springboks
After so much quarrels and hatred shown on social media, some England fans have finally praised the Springboks for one particular thing.
England and Springboks stars. image via Instagram @rugbysmacks
England fans have finally praised the Springboks after a lengthy social media war.
England and South Africa clashed in the 2023 Rugby World Cup semifinal in Parisa, and there was a lot of talk.
In the semifinal, the Springboks went on to win with a point that disappointed many English fans.
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Some of them blamed poor refereeing, while some even had more to justify their defeat.
Most Springboks fans had been celebrating, but that seemed to trigger more emotions in English fans.
England star Tom Curry then accused Bongi Mbonambi of racial abuse, and the issue went viral.
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Many Springboks fans feared he would be banned for the final, but he was cleared without charge.
The World Rugby noted that there was not enough evidence to charge him; this angered England fans even more.
ENGLAND FANS FINALLY PRAISE THE SPRINGBOKS
Despite all that has been happening between England and South Africa, it seems some English fans now respect the Springboks.
They seemed to have understood that the Springboks were the best team in the World.
This means that losing to the Springboks with such a small margin is an honourable loss.
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Rugbysmacks shared a picture saying the Springboks are the only team unfazed by the Haka, and many agreed.
One England fan showed the Springboks much respect, and many others liked their comment.
I’m more impressed by the fact SA have so much strength in depth and zero non South Africans. What other intl team can say that? Respect from England 👍🏻”
THE FAMOUS HAKA GETS FANS TALKING
After such a claim that some England fans praised the Springboks for nor fearing the Haka, many fans spoke of the Haka.
“The Are not unbothered… they drink up the energy of the HAKA! It fuels them! Big difference”
“No one should be bothered by the Haka, it’s a sign of respect and NZ’s indigenous culture.”
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“We absolutely respect All Black rugby and players and love the challenge of the Haka”
“Nah they Understand us more 🙌 we respect each other’s rugby nation”
“No one gives a shit about the Haka. Resembles Tik Tok shit these days. Pathetic. Cute they even brought their little stick this time for the song and dance.”
