Final whistle scenes as South Africa win World Cup

Incredible scenes as South Africa edge out New Zealand to win a record fourth Rugby World Cup. Includes post-match interviews and analysis from RTÉ panelists Donal Lenihan, Bernard Jackman, Stephen Ferris, Darren Cave and Jamie Heaslip.
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[@skinnyskinhead9492]

im 24, born and raised in California. ive been to south africa over 10 times and lived and studied there for 2 consecutive years and it will always feel like home to me. So happy for the bokkies and all of SA🇿🇦❤️🇺🇸

[@mariamichael6874]

❤

[@happysaffa8871]

Lekker my Bru. We welcome all ❤

[@gertygordon33]

Thank youso much for your support. South Africa loves and appreciates you

[@LawaaiBraai]

Tnx bud even though we have a LOT of problems you are Always welcome,just be safe LOL

[@Ebendejongh1]

Thank you bru. Greetings from Cape Town

[@bianca-jadebenjamin9305]

Peter steph "1st thank our heavenly father " wow Wow that is the only way God Bless Africa 🌍

[@ingridjonker2399]

It's like 4 months later and it still gives me goosebumps and makes me tear up. !!!

[@madeleineengelbrecht5569]

Are you related to the famous Ingrid Jonker?

[@optoms1178]

Almost a year later and the emotions are still so fresh and with overwhelming pride 🇿🇦❤️🇿🇦

[@brook.f]

One thing about the Boks is they will always be humble. First thing the players do after winning a rugby world championship is looking to the heavens or kneeling before God to thank Him. God blesses the faithful.

[@Wildlife_SA.]

Yes, I was thinking the same thing. Giving thanks to the Lord for their talents and acknowledging His Grace on their lives. Cheslin Kolbe, how amazing to see him kneel down on the field and pray.

[@bennett1199]

@@Wildlife_SA. Talents ? The one with small arrangements ?

[@unklmic]

Believing in magic men in the sky is more “simple”, rather than “humble”.

[@Justanurse357]

The South African team have something really special about their chemistry. They genuinely love each other.

[@mlipeck]

Relax man, reality is far more pragmatic than what you’re trying to idealize. This match is one of the biggest deception ever made live on TV.

[@barron4755]

​​@@mlipeck, ​, and your comment is probably one of the dumbest I've ever seen on KZbin. You're probably a senior member of the conspiracy club.

[@koketsoncongwane1602]

@@mlipecki feel bad for you🤣, its gonna be a long 4 years

[@MontsoultTV]

@@koketsoncongwane1602 Don’t worry about me. In France we are used to being robbed; for decades. No, what is surprising here is that SAs self-congratulate, without ever asking the right questions. Obviously, it does not matter to them whether it is sport and that the rules must be respected. For once, they are on the international stage for something other than their most violent society in the world ... But they are the laughing stock of the whole world in terms of how they get their titles. Finally, the game played by their rugby team perfectly reflects their ultra-violent society.

[@hewantssomespecialtreatmen7163]

​​@@mlipeckeven the jackal said the grapes were sour to console himself when he couldn't reach them after many attempts jumping to reach them😅

[@Perthpullers]

I think whenever I have a really bad day, I can always come back to this, and be happy!

[@siyabulelaqwabe4167]

Same here, I do that most of the time

[@deejayleesa]

Thanks for the tip 😢😅

[@nonkumbulomnyaka1939]

This is me, all the time❤️😂

[@lM-zr5vu]

Nice to see Roger in his SA jersey.

[@thakanemaelane4844]

Never get tired to review the green and gold rugby world champion 💚💛🇿🇦💚💛🇿🇦💚💛🇿🇦💚💛🇿🇦💚💛🇿🇦💚💛🇿🇦

[@Rooster1212]

This Springboks team will go down as the best and most heroic team to ever play the game of rugby! Congratulations boys🇿🇦

[@MrAckers75]

Biggest juicers

[@bupemulenga9617]

You guyz have made Africa know about rugby 🏉 and wanna learn more now , we knew anything about it.. respect 🙏 is what you deserve cause dame it feels so good to beat and win 🏆 on a global platform ❤.. my brother sister south africa ..love from Zambia 🇿🇲

[@garthmanuel5701]

africa will be unstoppable, if we can get more buy in from west african coutnries and zambia etc. its a no brainer for world rugby, yet they struggle to grow the game? its befuddling. pick up a ball and run, and pass... its not american football with all the gear etc...

[@soulrestoration5486]

Man I dream of seeing many African nations playing rugby and being great at it. I think South Africa will have to play a big part in making that happen. We have the people built for this sport in Africa. That dream shall come to pass. God has been great to us.

[@makeperceive]

I'd love to see Zambia competing at a Rugby World Cup

[@valentineisraelshabangu4069]

South Africa has won 4 world cups and you think they aren't aware of rugby. Zimbabwe has had springboks and a squad that plays sevens you excluded them because of your low self esteem.

[@garthmanuel5701]

@@valentineisraelshabangu4069 huh

[@mac-edwelsh9075]

Seeing Federer in a Bok jersey-gave me goosebumps...

[@isitwasit8756]

The South African management are next level stuff with the way they manage and get the best out of the boks players

[@isitwasit8756]

@@ajodendaal true.. but I will say there is no gov in the world that can unite and bring people together like sport or music does.. as for the boks ? They certainly won this WC the hard way with the quality of teams they've played and wars on the pitch they've overcome with an iconic leader in rassie who is a rugby genious with exceptional people skills.. congrats to them all from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@AnneB2003]

I don’t think the world realises how much this win means for us, the South African people. Like Siya said, we are going through a lot of crap with a government who does not care anymore. And what the Springboks do for us, what their win means for us, it is damn amazing. We are so bloody proud. And for us, expats living overseas and missing home and our people, good grief, we miss home and this win by the Springboks brings us closer to a home left behind. So so damn proud of this team!!

[@velevgv]

Rassie for president? Not SARU but RSA...😉

[@christophermichaelclarence6003]

Who cares. It's just rugby. We French are really pissed and frustrated. Especially heartbroken 🇨🇵😔 You already won 4 cups and we have none. Enjoy your goddamn celebration

[@freebird7017]

@@christophermichaelclarence6003 Don’t be so bitter. It’s only rugby after all.

[@GrowRich-si6qy]

@@christophermichaelclarence6003 well we got stolen that's why we are bitter. Unfair referring but I hope we'll win the next one

[@christophermichaelclarence6003]

@@GrowRich-si6qy Where you from ?

[@timvangraan3505]

The only team who thx their God first. Well done Bokke.

[@lydondejager5931]

Well said... I probably haven't heard any team ever acknowledge God

[@LB_die_Kaapie]

Tbf the Island players do the same

[@davidpeters3857]

🤡

[@gideontladi]

Amen.

[@chrisg667-1]

Thank goodness that type of archaic thinking doesnt drive the management of this team. Listen to Rassie in the changeroom, he talks real world not fairy tales. Real world heart, effort, ability, talent and guts won this world cup

[@doremi131]

🇿🇦 The whole Nation was on their knees, IN UNITY, praying for their team. The support was unbelievable, circulation of a lot of JOYFUL videos of encouragement to their heroes on a daily basis. Indeed God delights in the PRAISES of His people.....

[@davidfortuin4146]

My heart feels for the Kiwis, gentlemen you have nothing to be ashamed of. You fought and left it on the battlefield, but destiny chose South Africa as victors this time around. You will bounce back that I'm certain of. Congratulations to the Boks. Well done 👏

[@murraysmith595]

No we wont. Rugby is dying in NZ.

[@davidfortuin4146]

@murraysmith595 NZ with its rich history and dominance in the past ? I find that quite hard to believe. This is a phase that you guys are going through it will pass, and a new generation of warriors will rise to the occasion and remind the world that NZ rugby is alive and well.

[@elloohno1349]

Their team is SO good, but we had luck on our side :D@@davidfortuin4146

[@RozWentworth]

Salute to the Allblacks. The rivalry goes deep, but respect amongst our team and yours...our country and yours go such much deeper. Viva to the 2 x best teams in rugby ever...Viva to the Southern Hemisphere teams. As a Bok supported we have the greatest respect for the Allblacks. Bring it home Bokke...we are waiting..VIVA AMABOKKE VIVA

[@RuanAntunes7]

@@murraysmith595how can you say it’s dying when they literally almost won the world cup?. I wish some people would actually think before they comment. I’m South African btw

[@kensalamba324]

du Toit you deserve the MVP, and then “giving thanks to the Heavenly Father” 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏽 bless you bruh!

[@luizmigueldias5783]

Best defence in the world well done bokke.......!!!

[@jintoo7489]

Kudos to NZ for receiving their silver medals in a much better spirit than England did in 2019.

[@winfriedbauer2280]

You can´t be considered the best, unless you beat the best, and South Africa will be defined not only by their victories, but who they beat! Amazing! Thank you for the world class challenge ABs!

[@RuanAntunes7]

In terms of World Cup history alone(that being 4 trophies in 8 World Cups) makes them the most successful Rugby nation ever and compared to New Zealand’s 3 Trophies in 10 World Cups. South Africa have Eclipsed the All Blacks now which is quite insane to say

[@gloriakutumela3150]

Teams kept hanging at us but we stood firm. World champions Bokke 4

[@vineshnaidoo9402]

@zzz...Australia has 2 🏆🏆 as well

[@gmmonomotapa2889]

10 world cups, southern hemisphere has 9. Northern (england) only has one...

[@zzzap5425]

@@vineshnaidoo9402 right, RSA🇿🇦🏆🏆🏆🏆 NZL🇳🇿🏆🏆🏆 Aus🇭🇲🏆🏆 It is not the end!🥱🔥🔥

[@anthonyvictor3034]

I celebrated this victory with a whole bunch of Africans most of whom knew less about rugby than I do. Let me say, with joy as a South African, that all my friends simply said that this was a victory for the continent. And I asked a few about the fact that the team was disproportionate to the country as a whole. And they said that it was irrelevant.

[@theomalange4015]

Background song when saffas where receiving their medals, it evokes emotions 😭🇿🇦

[@maxkazzora4234]

As an East African who has supported South African rugby since the late Great Nelson Mandela saw what could be achieved if a nation comes together despite its history and prejudices, this won me over as I do like my rugby and more than that love Africa, hence my support for South African rugby ever since. My heart nevertheless, goes out to the Kiwis. They played their part in this final and especially Sam Kane who didn’t deserve the red card. A yellow card would have sufficed. 🙏🙏👍

[@kimjongun269]

Pink card are for gays

[@freebird7017]

I agree about the red card. Kudos to the ABs. A fantastic team which played fantastic rugby. I would have liked a more decisive win but that’s why this game is so great. Anything can happen when two of the best meet.

[@florahoko5659]

I like Siya say 3rd world words we are rainbow national via south Africa ❤️😘💕

[@lwandamfenqe2056]

It's interesting to find our African brothers from the west, east and north following rugby know how unpopular it is in those regions I'm curious to know how they started off following

[@Playerrsa]

What a blessing to be a South African🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@mlipeck]

This is a misplaced pride: the SA team having stolen their title ...

[@koketsoncongwane1602]

@@mlipecksad man🤣🤣

[@mlipeck]

@@koketsoncongwane1602 Not at all. I am someone rather cheerful. :-))) But it’s factual that you don’t get your titles on the rugby field but off the field. This is not the first time. By the way, your titles have very few values.

[@Wildlife_SA.]

​​@@mlipeck Reading your pathetic comment 4 months later! 😂😂 still crying??? Enjoy... 4 more years to live with the torment of the BOKKE winning four 🏆.🏆.🏆.🏆 Enjoy! 😁🙄 🏉🇿🇦

[@ME-st3sz]

My heart breaks seeing how people are treating Sam Cane. Please respect such an amazing man. Everyone makes mistakes. ❤❤❤ Sam you are a hero. ❤❤

[@natsvsam1933]

@ME-st3sz absolutely and it's bad enough that, that red card will haunt him for a very long time. No need to add to it.

[@TheDarkSide11891]

For sure. That mistake could have happened to anyone and it's just a horrible stroke of luck that it happened to him at the worst possible event. Nonetheless, the ABs played astoundingly and definitely gave SA a run for their money even a man down. Great game of rugby all round.

[@nicolsteenkamp6597]

From a South African ...really feel for you Sam ... for this to happen to you on the biggest rugby stage ...we know it is a stupid rule. We cannot think how you felt by the stupid rule that let you down ...but ...keep your head up and look forward ...you are a great player ...this did not happen on purpose. Good luck for the future!

[@nd4523]

He is a great leader and should not feel any shame, NZ put up one hell of a fight. The Team should really be proud of what they have done in the Tournement

[@SandilempandlaneMlangeni-pb5je]

Who's harassing sam

[@Dumizulu_Rain]

It rained immediately when they said Afrik du suid 😅God was even waiting on the announcement

[@Ebendejongh1]

Wow amazing scene

[@thembakganyago1918]

It's been 3 weeks and I'm still hung up on this feeling ❤

[@riri1718]

the feeling is carrying me through my exam season ha! 😅

[@sinahmphahlele9657]

25 October.Still watching the video.What a joy you have been to us, Bokke.Love, love 😘❤️ love.

[@chokstachan8635]

2 jan 2024

[@hewantssomespecialtreatmen7163]

16 Jan 2024 can't get over this feeling! 😁

[@mariamolutsi6852]

2nd April 2024😊

[@abacuslotter7579]

Can we please get these brilliant commentators on the New Zealand SKY team. Really have to applaud them.

[@orlandosadie6283]

Mayibuye Bokke!! Thanks RTE for posting refreshing post match non-bias comments from the panel. Defense Discipline Desire stood out for the Boks across the tournament.

[@commentwell3870]

PSTD knocking over Jordi Barret that he cried in the tackle as well as smothering Beaudon before he could release on the overlap, Siya cutting down Ardi at the legs in a dimented tackle, Kurt-Lee taking Rieko and the ball out with a try-saving tackle, Cheslin takling and lifting Will Jordan like a sack of potatoes, Faf ankle-tapping Dalton Papalii as he was about run the vacant yellow-carded Cheslin position, Eben monstering Barret in midfield. Defense was key and the Boks took no prisoners Now trying comparing the ABs defensive effort to that of the Boks, and you see where the game was won!

[@thakanemaelane4844]

I am still feeling happy for the boys in 2024 for the win of 2023 August ❤ you Springboks you made me proud in past and in now

[@ziyahhavea355]

Non-saffa Bok fan here, again!..feelings of elation and euphoria are still fresh and I will keep revisiting this 😂

[@qiraanchristians5458]

Both teams were amazing. The tackling of both squads was outrages. Thank you AB for being our biggest rivals.

[@kimjongun269]

Ok now bend over touch your toes 😅😅

[@richardcurteis5816]

The Malmesbury Missile

[@SA911-tl2iy]

Sam Cane. As a SA supporter who isn't suppose to like you... take a bow. As your opponents we can feel, and acknowledge the pride and respect to you. We will meet again and good on you mate.

[@NikisLearningLounge]

As a South African, who is crazily proud of the Boks.... I will also not stop screaming my pride of those ABs! Juslike it!

[@roxstarz2288]

Well done Springboks 🇿🇦❤️

[@conniechauke8804]

For the fact that Pieter Steph Du Toit' firstly thank our Heavenly Father for being with them throughout this tournament speaks volume. A big and loud Amen 🙏 to that. What a star 🌟. Dankie 🙏

[@claradeneleminie8157]

Viva Bokke Viva🇿🇦 This is one of those moments where you feel honered to be a South African ❤🎉 iT is officially Festive in South Africa 🎉🎉

[@liezlspies4253]

OMG... as a Bok supporter I can not tell you how my hart goes out for Sam Cane!! True warrior... wrong place at the wrong time at the wrong minute... NZ please give him love! We Boks Supporters do!! Don't let the RESPECT and REVELRY ever die down between these two teams!!

[@kirstyjurgens5215]

When the light went down all the Boks were like, ag nee loadshedding? lol

[@tuksking5934]

When the lights came back, that person with the shades standing with the SA team, is he part of the team?

[@user-fi3ut1pk1t]

Sam Cain what a class act....NZ we love yall here in SA.... You are the reason most us in SA love Rugby today before 1994 ...for us you were & are the team we saw exercise diversity in a sport & how powerful your team is....shall the rivalry continue ...all love from SA! The southern hemisphere is on 🔥 GO BOKKE❤

[@shalbec3232]

South africans lovw to talk like Americans

[@monster_spencer]

I love this RTE commentary team - from a South African

[@UnSeen376]

Nkalakatha!!!!!

[@user-nn6iu5nc2u]

Now this was a GAME, thank you both KANTE, you gave us the game we hoped we'll see

[@janicesmall4990]

😂😂😂

[@johanvisser1453]

lol

[@kelebogilephehle3544]

😂

[@pierre2898]

Die groen kant en die swart kant was baie good

[@stacey5204]

I just love the Springboks. They derserved to win again. Really amazing, most resilient team. The SA spirit will always go on🇿🇦🏆

[@mlipeck]

In your endless thanks and self-congratulations I find you very ungrateful: no thanks for the WR mafia? What lack of education:-)))

[@ShyletNdlovu-rt2xl]

Well done to the Springboks,bring it home Bokke.

[@galenmarek83]

Never lost a world cup final.... the greatest sports team ever...

[@advsenzoncube5869]

As a South African watching these scenes and listening to the commentary from the New Zealand news crew and how gracious and humble they were, despite the loss on the day, it has made me develop a NEW RESPECT for New Zealand as a Country, a great Rugby playing nation and its People. This is a sign of both their strength of character as a society and their warmth as human beings. Salute to al New Zealanders. Your own VICTORY is coming very soon too!

[@hanoitripper1809]

You obviously missed the Stan footage where the former all blacks whinged, whined and complained during the game, halftime and all postgame, plus same again on nz radio yesterday many ex players just complaining. Not to mention the death threats to Barnes.

[@apareshdas3083]

Congratulations south Africa 🇿🇦 I Seaport a south africa Thanks

[@apareshdas3083]

And Cricket World Cup Win also

[@fariniafredericks3091]

😅 hahaha incorrect observation. unless you live in the NZ. Unless you watched the game on Tv in NZ. The criticism and bias unfare comments and insults to our team 😢 from their commentators and studio team. After sayi's speech that the win is for S.A for every child in poverty. Sonny bill williams commented oh well he also grew up in poverty, he grew up in a house without wallpaper😱😱😱😱

[@zisilemoyi2246]

ncube u from Zim hey

[@davidmckenna8622]

Sam Kane..your a winner mate.. I'm a Springbok .,..your a gentleman and a great rugby player

[@danglybit1]

PsdT what a player..he has been my player from day 1...He was the difference.Thanks for a brilliant 8 weeks ..Boks knew to avoid AB until the final, where they could empty a sightly bigger tank.

[@816Lynnie]

All Blacks you played so well and made the game so exciting, there is no loser. See you in four years time xoxo⭐️🌹💐

[@peterkotelo8590]

This team is such a powerful symbol for us on so many levels. This is what's possible when we put our differences aside, when we come together towards a common goal.The IMPOSSIBLE become possible, the unthinkable achievements become reality. But we need to believe first, and then come together,as one , and just keep working. That's what this country needs, the citizens need to rise up.

[@SACgirl4life]

As a South African I am so Proud but also sad for the AB's they played so well too. Some of my family still die heart AB fans. They are always legends to us as South Africans. To hear Sam Cane speak about the South African team, so much I respect to him. These two teams dominate this game but sad to see there has to be a winner and loser between them. Congrats to both Springboks and All Blacks 🎉

[@AfriPulse_Perspectives]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@christophermichaelclarence6003]

What about us French ?

[@kimjongun269]

Kool can you be my girlfriend

[@evertonspartan1370]

​@@christophermichaelclarence6003😅😅😅😅

[@soothnaicker1522]

​@@christophermichaelclarence6003😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@albertomanfredi3675]

¡¡¡Bravo, bravo Sudáfrica!!! ¡¡La mayor poetencia del rugby mundial. Desde Argentina saludos de un admirador de su rugby y la historia de su gran país!!!

[@bongiweantiz3285]

springbok suppporters really came in numbers to the stadium ,weldone to them ,love you guys

[@mariannefritz5176]

Best against the Best🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉Congrats 2 both Teams

[@hagarengela8312]

As a South African, mad props to our biggest rivals the AB's fantastic players!!

[@rorysullivan4913]

Respect shown by panel in their non-bias commentary. Appreciated. Also respect for Sam Cane as he always came across as a gentleman despite the unfair criticism he had to endure from time to time. True All Black.

[@LawaaiBraai]

As a BOK this could have gone any way. Just proud its still a Southern team and Oh my God All Blacks for the next one For Sure!!!! Love the AB.

[@Lord_OTD]

I’ve been fortunate enough to see the Springboks lift three Webb Ellis trophies, but I have to say this bunch have to be the greatest rugby team of all time. This one means more 🇿🇦.

[@myshepspud1]

Same!

[@user-jx5iu8pm9o]

You feel for Sam Cane. Well played ABs, truly great rivalry.

[@sekgabimasobe9690]

You can see that this team love each other. Thank you Bokke for making us proud ❤❤❤❤

[@thebha7519]

What a Win, Congratulation to these Champs, hard luck to the AB'S , awesome play.

[@hannesmaree8486]

Thank you for positive, truthful, unbiased comments. Both teams have given it their all and every player, coach and staff can be proud of their performance.

[@TaSiyaWorld]

The match could have gone anywhere. Congratulations to both teams on the extraordinary performance. Well done boks

[@samb3303]

South Africa the BEST rugby team in the world. No doubt 🎉🎉🎉🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🏆🏆🏆🏆💙💙

[@FireFox_27]

Nkalakatha 🔥

[@QuintusBotes-ot5sh]

They are the true champion's they stopped load shedding for about 19 days 🤣🤣🤣

[@816Lynnie]

There was no loser, the game was so exciting and both Teams kept us intrigued and off our seats. See you in four years All Blacks xo⭐️🌹💐

[@christophermichaelclarence6003]

Speak for yourself 🇨🇵😔

[@ryanharvey2962]

Absolute legends Amazing sportsmanship NZ Well done

[@christinelloyd8775]

Sorry not sorry that NZ lost. Can’t you show some big hearts and congratulate the true winners the mighty SPRINGBOKS?!! Why are the New Zealand’s such awfully sour losers?? Every time they lose, there’s a whinger out there. Be good sportsmen, we now share the platform with you, 4 World Cup wins each. That is something to celebrate. No more excuses PLEASE, All Blacks.

[@ryanharvey2962]

@@christinelloyd8775 Boet I was born in SA Love the bokke stoked that they won All I see is respect from AB No sour grapes there Great players and sportsmanship They deserve respect You wanna talk shit about trash talk look no further than The wit Kant

[@christophermichaelclarence6003]

​​@@ryanharvey2962Nobody respect our French Team. So as Irish as well. Even the Other Nations This is just rugby. 😆 Footaball is way way better and more popular. Most countries play this sport

[@ryanharvey2962]

@@christophermichaelclarence6003 everyone played great SA won Some other teams sucked at being good losers Wow what a great tournament

[@christophermichaelclarence6003]

@@ryanharvey2962 It was awful. No way our French Team will gonna do better and be favorite. Broken dream and devastated

[@AbyssWalkerDRF]

@16:54 Aaron Smith and his son melted my heart, I'm a South African and to witness the greatest rivalry between two countries is pure gold, Thanks Aaron Smith for showing your son pure humility and sportsmanship, New Zealand truly are a great team to play against

[@albertomanfredi3675]

Minuto 3:16. Hermoso gesto de Barrett al desearle a M'Bonami que se mejore de su lesión. Un caballero del deporte. ¡¡¡Bravo por él y BRAVO por Sudáfrica!!! Aquí en Argentina, su fan N° 1 en el mundo.

[@user-sl7tv6bx8d]

I know right!! The reason why I love the All Blacks and I’m a South African. They are always a privilege to play against them.💚🇿🇦

[@trudytriad4574]

Two teams that now share back to back status. I love this, man...

[@neezamoafrica1546]

Rassie,Jacques, Felix Jones and co confirm for me what good leadership can do for any team/organisation

[@LomuHabana]

Seeing Ardie and Jordie in tears is so heartbreaking. Such amazing players and true humble gentlemen❤ Would be delighted to see them win it in 4 years time.

[@PurpleWolf478]

I love watching the Springboks get their medals. They are so incredibly happy!! Makes me shed a tear. I also love how they go in for the hug with the President (his security details must have nightmares 😂)!

[@pulane2651]

Unbelievable really Unbelievable, incredibly feel so much proud 👏

[@ZaraMurphy1001]

No complaints about kante, no fights, no winging ( England), just pure class❤

[@mileschennells]

I've loved the Irish coverage of the world cup, RTE included. The podcast too

[@AliciaWitbooi-xe7gl]

Happy birthday chelsin Kolbe special present and all of you ,you were amazing

[@thutonnena3092]

Heads up AB's , we have so much respect for you. Go Bokke, super proud of you guys. Technical team we see your efforts!!!! Proudly SA!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@phinuknyn796]

Refreshing to see Telea with a South African jersey 🎉❤ The only time he can wear it ❤ 🇿🇦

[@conniechauke8804]

As a South African I have so much respect for AB. Yeah it was the tough match for both team but at the end of the day one team became victorious. Salute to AB and a very well done to Bokke 👏 . World championships one more time.

[@Maria63756]

❤❤Great game Springboks my favorite team Greeting from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@kitdyer8968]

Spring boks drink out of the holy grail of rugby now they are the Immortality of the game well done 👏

[@cobusbrits2]

Thanks RTE. Great uploads and commentary.

[@janbicker-caarten9416]

This must be the most competitive RWC ever. There could easily have been 5 deserving winners …. AB, Eng, Ire & France were all AWESOME! It’s a pity we don’t play each other more often.

[@mgudlulikamashuba]

Congratulation to my nation most of all to warriors springbok players to coach to all the members . This world cup wasnt easy at all no one was weak no was was strong .To New Zealand you have done it all the best of you.

[@sasha8664]

Omg... I wish I had this commentary... I had to suffer with Stan sport in Australia

[@moes786121]

😂 me too

[@soulrestoration5486]

I wonder what did they say. Please share. I know those since super rugby

[@sasha8664]

@@soulrestoration5486 It was moreso the Tone and lack of enthusiasm for the game in General. I think especially since the Wallabies got knocked out early, they didn't even want to be there. Sprinkled with the general disdain the Punditry class have for the Boks I think.

[@soulrestoration5486]

@@sasha8664 lol sorry man.

[@hanoitripper1809]

@@sasha8664lack of enthusiasm? Sean Maloney is the most enthusiastic commentator on earth

[@oderaobimdike8905]

They won against the best Rugby team in the world the All Blacks despite being a man down. It could have gone either way but nevertheless Springboks gave it all. They still remain the toughest opponent to the All Blacks and will remain for the foreseeable future. Congratulations 🎊 Springboks and South Africa. It's a well deserved victory. The best Rugby World Cup final in recent memory. Congratulations also to the All Blacks for bringing the best out of the Springboks and being the right opponent in this tournament.

[@lisalovesher]

I'm so happy for the bokeeee🙏🏾🤧 they did that. My heart broke for the AB ugh their faces were so heartbreaking ugh :((

[@AfriPulse_Perspectives]

Sam Cane, hold your chin up. 🎉You have everything to be proud of. AB ARE LEGENDARY 💪👊👍🏆

[@user-ge8cx5yx7n]

I feel sad for our Kiwi men, but I congratulate The Boks! It HAS to happen, to give the country a LOVING LIFT❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@robertevans9897]

Siya colesa should be given the job of making peace in the middle east he is a colossus among men❤

[@julialesilu2341]

Even the heaven witness these . See the rain just started when SA wear their netal

[@PuseletsoMotsitsi]

The only team that makes my happy and be proud is bokke❤

[@nikolaassmit4791]

Its funny how NZ still cry unfairness and are bitter about the game and believe arrogantly they are the best but look at the road SA has had in the tournament vs NZ, we played the top 5 ranking teams in the World back to back, NZ played argentina in the semi's, had 1 extra day of recovery before the finals. Some of our best players get scouted and play for other nations around the World because we just don't have the money to retain them and yet we still won. Imagine how the Springboks would be if we retained all our players to play for the Springboks. We are the best team in the World, period

[@sanelen_]

Best teams at the finals. Well done A.B what a team. Well done Bokke🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@grantray-howett7600]

As a Bok supporter , I am glad that they own but it could have easily gone the other way . Respect for the All Blacks and as one of commentators said , I feel for Sam Cane and I hope he does not take the flak for this because there are such fine margins in those sort of calls and it was clear there was no malice in the incident and TBH, they played out of their socks with only 14 men

[@ndileka216]

Resilient, indeed! The anxiety we had for the last few weeks, since the quarter finals, is unexplained.. 💚💛🇿🇦

[@user-nh1ig6fy9p]

The greatest.