The Springboks line up for the anthem. Photo: EPA/KIM LUDBROOK
It’s been confirmed who will be singing the national anthem before the Springboks-All Blacks game on Saturday.
The Springboks line up for the anthem. Photo: EPA/KIM LUDBROOK
On Saturday, the Springboks and All Blacks will renew their rivalry as they go head-to-head in the Rugby Championship.
TheSouthAfrican has now learned that the South African anthem singer on Saturday will be Keshia Paulse.
Paulse, who took part in the New Zealand Idol singing show, has a bio that reads as follows: “Keshia is inspired by R&B, Soul and Jazz. Born in South Africa and living in New Zealand, Keshia is an incredibly talented, soulful artist. Her effervescent energy and vivacious confidence light up the stage.”
Paulse will take to the mic to sing the national anthem just before kick off at 09:05 (SA time).
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All Blacks – 15 Beauden Barrett, 14 Will Jordan, 13 Rieko Ioane, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Mark Telea, 10 Richie Mo’unga, 9 Aaron Smith; 8 Ardie Savea, 7 Sam Cane (c), 6 Shannon Frizell, 5 Scott Barrett, 4 Brodie Retallick, 3 Tyrel Lomax, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Ethan de Groot.
Subs: 16 Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17 Tamaiti Williams, 18 Nepo Laulala, 19 Tupou Vaa’i, 20 Dalton Papali’i, 21 Finlay Christie, 22 Braydon Ennor, 23 Caleb Clarke.
Springboks – 15 Willie le Roux, 14 Cheslin Kolbe, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Damian Willemse, 9 Faf de Klerk, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Franco Mostert, 6 Kwagga Smith, 5 Lood de Jager, 4 Eben Etzebeth (c), 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Steven Kitshoff.
Subs: 16 Malcolm Marx, 17 Thomas du Toit, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 RG Snyman, 20 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 21 Duane Vermeulen, 22 Grant Williams, 23 Manie Libbok.
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Played 103; Won 38; Lost 61; Drawn 4; Points for: 1 674, Points against: 2 143; Tries scored 160, Tries conceded 234; Highest score 46-40; Biggest win 17 points. Win % 37%.
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