After a week of training, competing in a Rugby World Cup final, winning it and then celebrating for five days straight – it’s fair to say the Springboks are tired.

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This is not to say they are not still riding the wave of their accomplishments. Their 11-12 triumph over New Zealand in Paris on the 28th of October 2023 has sparked a mood of joy and celebration across the country. In the days following the win, the player have been welcomed home in grand fashion and embarked on a multi-city trophy tour. Things are going well, but it’s safe to say the miles are catching up with our boys!

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SPRINGBOKS TAKE A BREATHER MID-TOUR

A video of the Springboks seemingly taking a moment to catch their breaths has gone viral, with a user on TikTok captioning, “The Springboks also get tired”. Considering the distance they’ve covered – both on the pitch and off it – it’s understandable that their efforts would be getting to them.

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Fans who came across the TikTok video were quick to sympathise. One follower wrote, “Yassi they could have let them rest for a week atleast and do this trips after… the championship won’t go anywhere!”. Another fan commented adding that they understood how tired the players must be, but realised that the country wants to spend time with the Springboks after their big win. He wrote, “I feel sorry for them…they haven’t had rest this week…but we also want a piece of them”

ON THE OTHER HAND, THERE’S DAMIAN WILLEMSE

Viewers were quick to spot another very obvious thing in the video above: Damian Willemse’s sheer energy! The 25-year-old has been at the heart of the celebrations for the past week and while his team mates looked in need of a rest, he was visibly ready to keep the party going.

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TikTokers appreciated the energy he was maintaining throughout. A user named Tiam wrote, “Hayi…. Damian energy is on another level!” while another fan added, “Damian is giving off Ke December vibes. Leaves the house Friday and only see him again the Sunday evening”.

With two more stops to go in their trophy tour, Kwa-Zulu Natal and the Eastern Cape, the players will be guaranteed a prolonged rest in the next few days. Until then, we’ll count on them to hang in there – we’ve seen them do it well recently.

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