Jacques Nienaber explains why Springboks have gone for a 7-1 split in the Rugby World Cup Final

Rugby World Cup press conference with Siya Kolisi and Jacques Nienaber as South Africa prepare for the Final against New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup. #rwc2023
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[@TimMatenga]

As a All Black supporter through generations of my family and listening to Siya speak is so humbling 🙏 and so much respect towards him and the SA people. We thank both teams who will put on a great spectacle of a game regardless who wins. May God continue to bless both teams.

[@vuyophandle1903]

Amen. 🙏

[@tertiusstiemie]

I always remember after match speeches by Todd Blackadder and Ma'a Nonu as AB captains... What hard players they were and always humble in victory, there were few defeats but even then they were soft spoken and humble! But Siya and Nienaber and Rassie, with that team, carry the hopes of a nation in despair! Can you imagine that kind of pressure? I passionately hope and pray the Boks win, but thanx for your lovely and positive message....

[@mariusheyns2862]

Amen

[@Jardineo]

May God continue blessing South Africa and New Zealand

[@rollasilver-xp9ww]

amen

[@kainoizking]

Siya’s response when asked about Tom Curry’s family receiving abuse 👏🏽👏🏽 he’s probably one of the most classiest and inspirational rugby players I’ve ever seen. Whenever we lose against the Boks, it always makes me feel better watching Siya talk afterwards. What a bloke.

[@daaichommie708]

Just wish he could be as inspiring on the field by firing the lads up! Great figure, cool headed captain, but my fuck he needs to learn how to start to scream and shout and galvanise the boys when we're going through a slump.

[@njabulomaphumulo8099]

@@daaichommie708 What if screaming and shouting is not his way of leading? What if his calm way of leading is what keeps the team going?

[@somethingelse04]

disgusting quota

[@unbuckledadventures]

The team is experienced and all B know their roles , as Siya has made clear so elegantly. He is not the other players superior.. they are and he is just a piece of the puzzle . These are all warriors and have the fight in them with our screaming . P.s could hang less on his knees though , but workrate in play is solid lately

[@daaichommie708]

@@njabulomaphumulo8099 Well his calm way did nothing against England or France. He doesnt have to scream our shout, but he needs to metaphorically slap some fire into the guys. Look at everytime we win a penalty at the scrum or breakdown how pumped Bongi gets and starts to chest and slap the guys. THATS what we need from the captain when our guys are in the gutter.

[@stvdm5047]

So so proud to be a South African!! To hear Siya speak gives a glimpse into the South African soul!

[@lianlubbe1638]

Siya is arguably the most grounded captain of any sports team in the world.

[@somethingelse04]

disgusting quota

[@mikev8746]

Perfect role model. Wish more people that identify with im strongly acknowledged that and embraced his positivity and attitude.

[@LeRouxBezuidenhout]

Messi. Is 1 up

[@JINXRSAMobile]

@@LeRouxBezuidenhout messi trash

[@SupremeBros2012]

@@LeRouxBezuidenhoutI don’t think so, and I like Messi, sometimes he gets carried away on the field

[@swartenterprisestv1765]

Siya is a hero for our country! I so look up to him!

[@saiyandemonisher]

What an amazing answer from Siya on team dynamics I dont understand how anyone can doubt him .WR should have a Captains award as well.

[@buhleshezi5222]

I really loved his answer as well ❤

[@markchristopher2373]

Great to see Siya in charge; a gentleman, nuff said. Good luck to you guys, Irishman here X

[@barniemarais3777]

The Management Team with the most analytical approach to team selection in Springbok history. And I believe the whole team is behind the selection. Nothing but pride for this GROUP!

[@tshepolekholo2056]

Why some question seek justification on selection more than respecting the decision made. Our player are the best team in world, the defending world champions. Go Bokke....!!!

[@ballardghost4805]

I’m soo nervous for Saturday but I trust them to finish the job.❤️🇿🇦🙏🏾

[@MrStebenmar]

Pure class gentlemen, we're so proud of you. Wishing you all the best, break the record, let's make it 4 🏆

[@James.Gnostic.Galahad]

I like the way Jacques Nienaber dealt with the question of betrayal against Libbok. Yes, Libbok stepped up because Pollard was injured. That's true.

[@tilmanvondelft7461]

That was just a kaksoek question

[@sorayadavids5967]

Such a gentleman Siya Kolisi ….. I hope you enjoy your game stay safe.🖤🖤

[@petronellahmuswandigere3996]

Siya! Very proud of your background! You are amazing! They don’t make them like you anymore😊

[@piquanta7]

Xhosa commentary is the most thrilling to listen to, nobody commentates with such heart!

[@kamvasitotomani593]

Listen they are the best

[@roblumarket5247]

Love it, so different to politicians. They answer the question directly and clearly

[@oceanfar]

Jacques, definitely plays his cards close and doesn't give a lot away!

[@carlnell6921]

I think we should vote for the whole group for parliament. They know how to work hard, stay focused, and follow a vision. If we could only have half of you to run the country we might change South Africa into a paradise. I am so proud of you guys and I really hope you can make history on Saturday.

[@oceanfar]

The bokke have already done more for this country than any political party!

[@kathleenclark2902]

My thoughts exactly 😂. They may not be politicians, but I would still trust that the country would be in better hands than our current "delightful" government.

[@rollasilver-xp9ww]

amen …only those who do not want nor seek power can govern justly , george washington refused to be president several times

[@dirkieoo7]

Good luck boys you have the backs of all South Africans make us proud on saterday.

[@Nae2023]

As a all blacks fan this is going be a tough match and a bloody awesome match to watch too good luck south Africa 😁

[@sesethumadikane158]

All the best Queen 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤️

[@wot4922]

Everything of the best ABs 👍💚💛🇿🇦

[@luisreis3202]

I am a fan of South Africa because of Nelson Mandela, and Kolisi is the proof that the Great Man (my favorite Statesman by far and I am a white guy) was right when he bet to unite the country via Rugby. Kolisi is also Great!

[@shintenkai1648]

I feel the same bro, madiba is a legend. Only politician I ever really cared for.

[@sharonjoubert7413]

Love our South African team. My nerves are in tatters I'm sending love light and best wishes to the game of rugby. But SOUTH AFRICA bring it Home. Love Siyas humble way great captain. 👍 ❤❤❤

[@manthodiramokgatla9939]

May God bless the continent of Africa. We are all behind South Africa.

[@travisschroeder1935]

Just awesome. Love these guys, the fact we have Siya and Coach Nienaber leading the Springboks into a fourth world cup final is so awesome and inspiring

[@pietervanderwesthuizen5801]

Rassie's coaching career started in 2004 at the Free State Cheetahs and moved through the ranks even overseas (Munster) till where he is today. I believe that he knows what he is doing. He has the best supporting staff in this world cup. South Africa should trust his decision and after all if we loose, he is just human. Winning can only take us so far and unless we continue to win, the only way is down. Losing affords us the gift of ascending the ladder of excellence while developing strength of character. It forces us to question our motives and many times we return stronger than before. Go Bokke!!!

[@kyoukatsu1]

Wow Siya, you an amazing person man. I salute you my man

[@cherylmoss3632]

I will have to nap in the afternoon as I have a big game ahead of me. ❤Bokke

[@butterfly_sushi]

I love this team and its coaches so much!!!

[@claytonnette2978]

Sweet

[@oceanfar]

They are very zen like!

[@lindanidlamini5612]

We are the rainbow nation 🌈🇿🇦

[@doug_1489]

This team has got a decent chance 🤞🏼

[@rudijohnson529]

Siya's mom must be proud, raised a good boy who turned into a good man.

[@wot4922]

They re deceased. I'm sure they're proud. Siya has adopted his younger brother and sister🇿🇦

[@audreywilson3948]

He was brought up by his grandparents. His mom was only 15 and his father was 20.

[@whatstrending4085]

Siya made me cry towards the end i wont lie

[@gysgijsbers4202]

Proud of the whole squad, proud of those that just missed out, proud of the coaches & supporting staff... Go out and do the business guys on attack & defence, we are 💯 behind you!!! GO BOKKE, GO BOKKE, GO GO GO!!! ❤💪🏿💪🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@anfg7376]

yep go out and lose.... comprehensively

[@gysgijsbers4202]

@@anfg7376 ​Sour grapes, my china!!! GO BOKKE!!! ❤🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@anfg7376]

@@gysgijsbers4202 just a tad....but betting on black

[@gysgijsbers4202]

@@anfg7376 not long to wait, talk afterwards 🏉🏉🏉❤️🇿🇦

[@bennetndevu3400]

After the two teams qualified to play the final , my granddaughter asked me which one will i be supporting in the final i never hesitate to tell her that , may the best team win on the day. Good luck to both set of players. God bless you guys both teams. You are a good Omen to the world we leave in today. ❤👏👏👏🙏

[@krswrd9781]

That story of him being in Zwide at a tarven watching the 07 finals gave me chills. LET'S GOOOOO

[@HansStompies]

Give it your best Boys 🙏 Amabokbok style❤

[@a5group149]

I must congratulate the jenalists that are asking questions, they get everything out of coach and captain, if it wasn't for their brilliant questions we would be getting such a incredible interview. It shows that they do their homework

[@VECGOCC]

That is the mindset of a true captain and leader.

[@LiubzCyler]

Beautiful interview.

[@lihlelispeelman3547]

I honestly don't see the reason why we shouldn't trust the Coaches, imagine going back to back to Finals back my boys all the way 🙏🏽🇿🇦

[@mikejohson]

Full marks for SA for using the given IRB rules to get the maximum effect from the player resources they have to try and get a win. But, having almost all forwards stacking the reserve’s bench and coming on, and playing to the set piece, is sort of turning the game of Union into more of a game of League or even in the style of American football. Would love to see the Boks get back to the open play that they are also good at. With historical great open game players like Danie Gerber, Habana, et al.

[@sphumezondi6093]

I fully agree!

[@thomaslauritsen8165]

The will against a different opposition. Against NZ, this is the best way

[@mphomokoena8835]

Bongi has also been getting abuse. Nobody from the English mentions that.

[@mawgs3706]

Is there anybody that even come close to Siya off the field in sport? Don't think so. What a guy.

[@johansenekal1319]

65 million South Africans + 15 Springboks WILL play the game against 15 All Black players 💪🚀🔥🦌🎉🎊🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@thandisilec835]

We’re only 61mil, not 65mil yet…won’t be for a few years

[@martiniquedupreez1439]

😂😂😂😂We sitting with 10% of South Africa supporting the All Blacks. I hope we win so that they can start supporting our own team😂😂

[@Bambi157]

Amazing! What a captain

[@peacefulheart1431]

Why do they even have to explain? I wouldn't have gone through the trouble..." It's a world cup final" is enough 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@siphoalfredngwenya4629]

Exactly, why do they have to explain their decision as though it's illegal?

[@brianmbiriri2724]

It's a press conference. Please learn the concept of sports as a business and how media and the fan base are major stakeholders. Its not going to war

[@djdoomy]

Looks like there's media pressure on always using certain players. If they dropped Frans Malherbe, for example, I doubt any question would be asked about him.

[@ThobelaMfaxa-oh1ti]

I salute u ❤

[@mskatefish]

Wise words from Jacque about living in the moment

[@luisreis3202]

I am a Portuguese fan of South Africa, but if I understand well the options taken by the coaches, I will hope you don't regret them if you lose. If I was New Zealand. I probably would know how to play against the selected squad. Anyway, I am just a former rugby player, so all the knowledge is with the coaches. Kudos for them by having players in good shape and united!

[@tsepangkhena538]

How would you play?

[@luisreis3202]

@@tsepangkhena538 , I don't say now, but I will promise you that after the game I will say if I was correct or not! If I was saying now I would run the risk of being slandered by all you that know rugby more than me;-)

[@luisreis3202]

As promised, here I am, but first, big congratulations to South Africa, my favorite team. Congratulations also for all the South Africans that have one reason to raise the moral. About the options for New Zeland 1) play with three quarters and put the ball away from forwards 2) forwards charges in ditection of Pollard 3 ) kicking high balls to Kolbe and Arendse Only at second half they begin more systematically to open the game and created some pressure to "our" boys. Good luck for all South Africans and enjoy these beautiful moments

[@AlettaMostert]

Don't overreact ! Hold all my thumbs for a win ❤ Bring the cup home Springboks as a team. We trust in you. Show the world our pride. Strongs!!!!!!

[@takithetutor8300]

So serene, so sporty :)

[@rossitherhodie5659]

Cobus not playing makes me nervous. Hope Faf does not cost us from his no look give away possession Kicks. Let pollard do the kicking pse.

[@Waywind420]

Personally, I don't think the 7-1 is a good idea if Cobus isn't the 1 back in reserve. I think in time the 6-2 split will prove itself as the right mix. A whole new tight 5 in the final 30 minutes with a fresh backrower = 🔥 Rugby league once again is just ahead of the game with their 3 forward 1 back benches.

[@Turtleback8024]

Faf ahead of Reinach is a recipe for disaster… especially against All Blacks.

[@wot4922]

Ja. Can't get more South African than that 🤣💚💛🇿🇦

[@Mathobela1]

Year emotional ❤ my country 🇿🇦 let’s unite mzansi

[@DrAAAli]

The WC final will be won by who hits the hardest, thinks the sharpest and outlasts the other. My gut instincts say the Boks are coming with Cannons, the ABs are coming in with drones firing missiles. The ABs peaking and ready to die, the Boks badly fatigued and totalled by their schedule which has been INSANE wiping out scot, tong, france, nz ive lost count. Can they get up one last time? Of course they can BUT Ellis Park showed what happens when the ABs start doing the vacuum cleaner approach on the Boks, sucking them in and finding spaces. Mostert, Eben, Bongi, Peter etc are huge huge guys who arnt made to run and the ABs are all about the running game. I wish the Boks all the best, if they can do it, will be brilliantly deserved. They'd earned it. My head tells me though...go watch that Mounga break releasing Jordan v Ireland, you just cannot defend that. Like Arendse and Colbe cannot be defended. Only one issue, colby and kurt are easily eliminated from the game like a 2/10 😂 England showed. Mounga is our playmaker who can run, if he gets nailed, Beaudy takes over, if he gets nailed, Jordy takes over... Let's see who wants it more.

[@BONGINKOSIMAKHOSONKENKOSI]

High stakes, the winner becomes the most successful Rugby nation

[@claytonnette2978]

NZ already is the most succesfull. Whether they win or not

[@shaunafrica8011]

Just 1 thing why not Moody instead of Willie

[@graemeditchburn4220]

Buy these men a beer 🍻 it's our privilege to hear and watch them.

[@brianalexander3546]

Good luck to Siya and the guys and God's strength

[@nic0072]

Boks will have to play out of their skins to beat this AB side at this point (especially given our tough road to the final). I'm worried because our forwards have not dominated in any of the big games (Ireland, France, England) in this RWC so don't really see where we are going to have an advantage in this game. Maybe in the scrums but I'm not convinced we will overpower the AB scrum, unlikely. Anyways, I had the AB's as RWC winners before the tournament but we can always hope for something special from the Boks...

[@elscruffomcscruffy8371]

They'll be fine. If they target Scott Barrett and co they'll crumble

[@BeardALaCarte]

Class Act

[@g.h.o.s.t.o.]

So are we gonna leave out the fact that kwagga can actually play backline

[@nat99997]

sssshhh, dont let the all blacks know

[@CraigKatts]

And cheslyn original position was scrumhlaf

[@martiniquedupreez1439]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂All strategy

[@rogerdieder1723]

Coach Nienaber respect he adapted felix rassie

[@OgaufiLetsamao]

Good luck bokke, bring it back

[@claytonnette2978]

Why everyone questions the selection. Enjoy the world cup. If it pays off and then would you still question it? I douby you would. If they lose you will blame the selectio

[@ljtheman7875]

@rugbypass I hear you have a journalist who is probably the greatest springbok hater ever

[@JGK1977]

What does Willie lê Roux in the team? He is a absoluute danger and reckless. And poor performance 3 games .

[@Gerhard2770]

He is always a thorn in the All Blacks side

[@johanesterhuizen1842]

@@Gerhard2770Yes and he might cost the Boks with his forward passes

[@Turtleback8024]

So is Faf de Klerk! I don’t understand how he plays ahead of Reinach?🤷🏻‍♂️

[@WalterWhite-sm2dr]

Im going to be honest ... wasnt really a fan of Kolisi .. but i think i am now...took me 6 years!

[@SAPPERBRAVO]

CAPTAIN MY CAPTIAIN MY BOET. WELL SAID SIYA! 🔥🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@johnwayne-kd1pn]

Every team and situation demand a certain tactic. Libbok is great and brings a flair to South African play that few can match, but the tactic South Africa had chosen against England just didn't work, and that didn't have anything to do with Libbok, he was just the first one to be subbed for South Africa to try to change their game approach. Before long, half the backs had been swapped, and SA used all their bench by early in the 2nd half. Even then their approach did not work great, since you can't really swap only 4-5 players and play a completely different approach. But it did help, and eventually it got the win. I think SA is preparing for a grindy final, and perhaps some players fit better in that approach than others.

[@bronchoped]

Libbok struggled with the rain. It's supposed to rain again. Makes sense to try someone else

[@djdoomy]

​@bronchoped and the coach is entitled to make this decision and he shouldn't be interogated and harassed about his decision.

[@bronchoped]

@@djdoomy exactly

[@johnwayne-kd1pn]

@@djdoomy Yeah, totally agree. Nor the players.

[@WalterWhite-sm2dr]

One Last Dance with Destiny!

[@djdoomy]

I don't understand why nienaber needs to justify again and again why libok is not playing. It's the decision of the coach, end of story, enough with that. Feels like there's a certain pressure on him to use certain players regardless of whether they deserve it or not. If you do that, you'll lose sooner or later.

[@elscruffomcscruffy8371]

Because the kiwis know he is a weak link in the boks and are disappointed they won't be able to target him.

[@Turtleback8024]

@@elscruffomcscruffy8371 Libbok a weak link? And you say nothing about Faf?🤔

[@neezamoafrica1546]

🙏🏾🇿🇦

[@graemeditchburn4220]

This is rhe the most nervous ive seen our coach.

[@alexandermalan8077]

I dont care who you support. you have to love Siya

[@RealAshjit]

All I wanna know is, why the F is Willie playing??

[@Turtleback8024]

🤷🏻‍♂️ like really… why? Him and Faf!

[@virezh]

20:00 : "you go home, you speak to your wife and your girlfriend" 😂 eish ja ne

[@gametimesiv]

Hahaha😂😂😂 come on man!!! Lol We know homie meant wife or girlfriend 🤣

[@margaretwambaiye8721]

Just to thank God

[@ethancoster1324]

Faf will have to play a blinder.

[@bronchoped]

As he has last couple. Unless he knocks himself out early

[@Turtleback8024]

Not sure how Faf gets the nod ahead of Reinach.🤷🏻‍♂️

[@nuwanperera8140]

We are really sorry . 2023 rugby world cup champions are Newzeland ..thank you ...👍👍

[@Zikhungo]

Not me being guilty bc right after ndibuze impilo next thing I’m asking is where’s the baby. 😭😭

[@dallasmitchell6999]

I could be wrong and I don’t know his mannerisms that well but Jacques appears very nervous in this conference?

[@oceanfar]

Am sure hes under a lot of stress. Also he really has to think very carefully how to answer, without giving to much away. The All Blacks will surely be scrutinzing his every word .

[@cosmic_diver]

Having watched all of his conferences, I can say he looks and sounds the same. Nothing to see here

[@wot4922]

No. That's not it. He has previously explained that he thinks in Afrikaans and has to translate that into English. When he speaks to Afrikaans journo' s, he's fluent. No staggering and stumbling.💚💛🇿🇦

[@m135i.]

8:38 sounded like his nerves started getting to him.. ontspan oom hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie 🤣

[@RichardGum-r4y]

How can you bet against the Boks with these two at the Helm!!!!!

[@MarkGardiner-j9u]

ABs have not forgotten the Twickenham massacre... retribution is at hand.

[@Turtleback8024]

…and it’s gonna be brutal.🥶

[@yolovofficial]

Captain my Captain

[@zenkisilvias1428]

Let's go All Blacks

[@TheseoThinker]

Kolisi and Vermeulen...mistake, big mistake. AB is not England. This will be fatal.

[@Turtleback8024]

Brutal! you mean?🤓

[@DarrenR15]

Too big of a risk for a RWC FINAL!

[@silastjale5362]

I miss the beast MALCOLM MARD

[@United_Wings]

❤

[@Cohenjones76]

Kak answer when asked about Manie Libbok. He literally guided SA to the final and then not get picked. I am gutted! Why not leave out Willie Le Roux as Kolbe and Arendse can cover Full back. Unfair on Manie!

[@IanJamesG]

Every game we’ve won with mannie we would of won with handre

[@75fiftyCo]

A lot of South Africans say hulle kan ma verloor but come on bokke

[@gzaf187]

Manie can only play 10 though. When you pick 1 back on the bench, it needs to be a utility back that can play multiple positions, otherwise you’re restricting your options.

[@martiniquedupreez1439]

Vegeet van die man. Its not about the players, its about the Springboks and South Africa. Thats all that matters. Selection is on point.

[@ashwen4166]

I guess God will teach the springboks a lesson for 4 years 😢

[@mickser101]

A World Cup Final is not the time to go with a 7-1 split on the bench. What happened in Twickenham at the end of August is irrelevant and if one team in the World who learn from defeat, its NZ. 4 Scrum Halves in the squad and 1 makes the 23. If Faf get injured after 10 min Kolbe plays 9 for 70. This will backfire spectacularly for the Boks. Allblacks by 10

[@GeorgeKMutai]

It’s a final. Everything to lose, everything to gain!!!

[@elscruffomcscruffy8371]

If Pollard or de Klerk get injured...

[@gitahvairis9956]

Their finals opponent isn't Japan, it's the All Black's. 6 of their 7 backs have to play 80 minutes. It doesn't matter if they have players who can slot into multiple positions they'll still be running on empty. If this is what SA call innovation then good luck to them

[@mitch2924]

This is what SA did in your biggest ever loss.

[@gitahvairis9956]

@@mitch2924only by 28 points against 13 men. That's what really happened

[@mitch2924]

@@gitahvairis9956 and you only had 13 men because of the Bok forwards putting you under pressure, game tactics.

[@gitahvairis9956]

@@mitch2924 I prefer to watch the game than to ponder with someone who has the mind of a child. The propaganda will be blown away by the truth. All Black's 36 - 15

[@mitch2924]

@@gitahvairis9956 expect a repeat of Twickenham

[@raykarena4595]

Yeah man you dont go for player's families that just not Rugby...

[@shawnotoole6976]

31-18 for nz

[@AuwDieOu]

🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@obadiaoracle5573]

Unwittingly, Tom Curry has picked his own nickname for eternity. From now on all white players are going to call him white kant....

[@Pogbab]

Why willie le roux?

[@martiniquedupreez1439]

He obviously brings magic to the team. Even though as viewers we don't understand, but the Coaches knows best.

[@Pogbab]

Yes no one is talkng about willie.why isnt people making a fuzz

[@Turtleback8024]

@@martiniquedupreez1439Coaches know best? I thought favouritism is involved?🤔

[@aza109954]

The chess game has begun

[@africanmamba1021]

Kolisi complete class . But didn’t need to stand up for curry … he dug his own hole by opening his mouth without thinking about what he is doing and what the repercussions could be of such an accusation . Hope he learns his lesson .

[@magayarmbs]

as daft as it was. He heard 'wit kant' which in English tongue sounds bad just because of the kant part so he had the right to complain about verbal abuse. Still confused how he heard white tho, or how it was clearly a different language being spoken.

[@saiyandemonisher]

Its not about standing up for Curry its about standing up for online abuse and I applaud Siya for taking that stand and being a gentleman What did Du Pont do?

[@Blackcatandjam]

Really, white Kant actually means white side. Kant is the Afrikaans word for side, if anyone is still confused.

[@cosmic_diver]

Abuse doesn't belong in the game of rugby. Things are done in the heat of the moment and we shouldn't be holding such events over people's lives for perpetuity. We don't need players and their family getting threats. That kind of behavior belongs in football/soccer. Actually it should never exist. But we've grown accustomed to this behaviour among the illiterate hooligans in football. World Rugby needs to make a stand and as fans we owe it to the game, the players and ourselves to keep our emotions in check and leave it on the field.

[@africanmamba1021]

@@cosmic_diver yeah well said IF THERE ACTUALLY WAS ABUSE IN GAME . But there wasn’t … and it’s equally abusive to make false accusations on another player knowing it could shadow the rest of his career . You think Tom curry didn’t know what he was doing ??? He knew , he wanted to stir up shit and throw South Africa off . How many times has he played against the boks hearing those commands being shouted dozens of times , how many South Africans has he played with over the years hearing Afrikaans through out the year at club rugby etc ?? And you want to tell me he thought he was a victim of racism?? Please man wake up and stop being so woke .

[@graemeditchburn4220]

Is Suzie on the bench 😂

[@Socks-q9b]

It’s shuddering to think what would have happened if an English white man had made a racist remark! The game is tarnished by racism throughout and all aspects of it should be stamped out. Sad time for the world of rugby. That said as a kiwi, I truly believe Siya is a top quality captain and has my respect ✊

[@thabomahlangu8041]

Alleged racist remark.

[@anthonymweti8564]

Lol are you still on this? Please use Google translate to see what "wyd kant" means 😂

[@truthseeker-u7y]

You are racist I can smell you from here jack.😂😂😂😂😂white boy

[@Darren_S]

Jy ken net jou kant van die storie. 😂

[@oceanfar]

You still believe ' wit kant' is a racist term!!😂😂

[@brendanwhalley4134]

South Africa go for a 7 /1 split because their forwards can,t handle a full game