Classic: France sends the Springboks a message after home defeat
‘It was an honor’: France’s message to the Springboks after their home defeat left both sides’ fans sharing love.
France’s message to the Springboks showed how much they respect and love the Springboks even in a home defeat.
South Africa fought hard to recover from a spirited French side in the quarter-finals.
The hosting team had everything in their locker on and off the field, and they gave the defending champions a tough test.
After the game, Springboks captain Siya Kolisi sends them a lovely message, but they also have some kind words.
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Sharing on their Instagram, France showed that they are professional and respectful.
They showed a lot of sportsmanship, and many fans loved and praised them.
FRANCE SENDS THE SPRINGBOKS A MESSAGE AFTER HOME DEFEAT
On their Instagram, France congratulated the Springboks for a beautiful match, “🙏🇿🇦 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 @bokrugby.” they said.
It was an honor to share this moment with the World Champs.” they continued appreciating that playing against the World champions meant a lot to them.
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Good luck for the rest of the competition.” they finished, wishing them well for the rest of the tournament.
Their message was also accompanied by some of their fans, who also showed the Springboks some love.
MZANSI REACTS
After France’s message to the Springboks after the home defeat, many fans, both for the Springboks and France, loved it.
“Thank you blues! You have our hearts. You are a very good group that has made us dream and will make us dream for some time. Just for that thank you!”
“France you played a magnificent game of rugby!! That was definitely the most intense 80min of rugby I have ever seen. Huge well done and huge respect to the whole team!!! ❤️🤍💙”
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“Well done France 👏You played an excellent game and kept us on the edge of our seats. The best game of the tournament by far!”
“And congratulations to Ben O’keefe as well, the best Bok on the field tonight !”
“amazing game!!! well played france, this absolutely should have been the final. love from SA 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦”