Springboks and France stars. image via Instagram @bokrugby
Watch: The moment the Springboks won the game against France
‘Kolbe is a national treasure’: Mzansi agrees that Kolbe’s block was the moment that won the game for the Springboks against France.
Springboks and France stars. image via Instagram @bokrugby
Here is a moment that the Springboks won the game against France in Paris.
France and the Springboks locked horns in the quarter-finals as the hosting team wanted to stop the World Champions.
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The game between the two world giants was one to remember from its drama from the start to the end.
Most fans and rugby legends have openly described the game as one of the best in history.
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It was a thrilling match that was full of emotions. But a Cheslin Kolbe blocked a France conversion.
Sharing on their Instagram account, the Springboks spoke of Cheslin’s block, describing it as not giving up.
“Never back down, never what? 😤”
THE MOMENT THE SPRINGBOKS WON THE GAME AGAINST FRANCE
It was a long day in office for the Springboks as they had to wait for the last minute to see victory over the defending champions.
France had a chance to extend their lead in the game’s late stages with a conversion that would have made life challenging for the Springboks.
Surprisingly, Cheslin Kolbe saw it and blocked it before it hurt them.
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The France star did not see his movement; he was as fast as one would ask for and made a fine block.
The whole Springboks crowd erupted with joy as he gave them a glimpse of hope.
It must be at this moment that most players realised there was still a chance,
A few minutes later, veteran Handre Pollard converted, and it was a Springboks narrow win to go to the semi-finals.
MZANSI REACTS
After the Springboks shared this historic moment that won them a game against France, many fans loved it.
“The moment that changed the World Cup!!”
“What a Game, we won because of heart!!! France done their Homework and EXPOSED US BIG TIME. We gonna have to up our physicality and fix our defense wow 43 defenders were beaten. We only beat 14.”
“Kolbe and Etzeberth were heroes of this match. What a tough game it was.”
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“French wine gona hit different with this years crop of sour grapes 🏆🇿🇦🏆”
“This move, and pollards kick is what won the game. Incredible 👏👏”
“That is the difference between the French watching the rest of the World Cup from home and the Springboks flying back today! 👏❤️ 🇿🇦🏉🌍🏆🏅”
“That charge down and Eben’s steal in the other corner gave us the edge and cost them the match. Putting bodies on the line for the common goal.”
