Well done, Bokke! Celebrities praise the Springboks after their Rugby World Cup win
Updated | By Tamlyn Canham
Trevor Noah, Matthew McConaughey, Basetsana Kumalo, Charlize Theron, Prince Harry, and more sent the Boks messages of congratulations.
South Africans are still celebrating after the Springboks were crowned 2019 Rugby World Cup champions in Japan on Saturday.
The Boks are bringing home the Webb Ellis Cup this week and Mzansi couldn't be prouder.
Our boys in green and gold are coming back to South Africa this week and according to SA Rugby mag, they will be touring several parts of the country.
They are set to visit Durban on Friday, November 8. Here's a look at their other tour dates:
Johannesburg, Soweto, Pretoria - Thursday, 7 November
East London - Saturday, 9 November
Port Elizabeth - Sunday, 10 November
Cape Town - Monday, 11 November
They must make a calendar with these pics, and #fafdeklerk should be December🤪 pic.twitter.com/naZUBMQRzV
— Sbu Mthembu (@sbu_mthembu) November 3, 2019
Local and international celebrities have joined scores of South Africans in sending messages to our boys in green and gold.
South African comedian Trevor Noah said "proud is an understatement".
"To say we’re proud would be an understatement. Congratulations to a team that many wrote off just a year ago. Our captain @siya_kolisi_the_bear took criticism from all sides but today, the Springboks are back on top of the world. Well done Bokke. You have made us all proud," 'The Daily Show' host wrote.
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To say we’re proud would be an understatement. Congrats to a team that many wrote off just a year ago. Our captain took criticism from all sides but today, the Springboks are back on top of the world. Well done Bokke. You have made us all proud. #rugbyworldcup2019 #southafrica pic.twitter.com/ETHS1w4b2T
— Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) November 2, 2019
Matthew McConaughey
Academy Award-winner Matthew McConaughey was touched by Siya Kolisi's post-match interview.
"Listen to South Africa captain’s post-game interview," he wrote on Twitter.
listen to South Africa captain’s post game interview https://t.co/MRFRlWvxkE
— Matthew McConaughey (@McConaughey) November 2, 2019
Basetsana Kumalo
Former Miss South Africa Basetsana Kumalo is ready to scream her lungs out when the Springboks arrive back in South Africa.
"Viva Bokke....Mina I am going to be at the airport sheeeeemmm to welcome the World Cup WINNERS!" she said on Instagram.
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Charlize Theron
Oscar-winner Charlize Theron was impressed with the Boks' "well deserved" win.
"Sending so much love to these guys for a hard-fought and well-deserved #RWC win. CONGRATULATIONS Springboks - you’ve done our country proud!"
Sending so much love to these guys for a hard fought and well deserved #RWC win. CONGRATULATIONS Springboks - you’ve done our country proud! ❤️ 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/qFENlczF7R
— Charlize Theron (@CharlizeAfrica) November 3, 2019
Minnie Dlamini was in Japan for the Rigby World Cup final for work and play.
The Supersport presenter and her husband Quinton Jones are close friends with Rachel and Siya Kolisi. The Joneses are also friends with Cheslin Kolbe and his wife Layla.
"Celebrating with THE WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!! AND THEIR QUEENS. #TheJonesesInJapan. The Kolisi's and Kolbe's take the WORLD. Squad goals much??? Love you guys sooooo much and I couldn't be more proud of ALL you!!! Behind every great man... qedela wena!" Minnie wrote on Instagram.
View this post on InstagramWE WON THE #RWC2019 🇿🇦 I definitely shed a young thug tear 😭
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Lesley-Ann Brandt
'Lucifer' star Lesley-Ann Brandt says she never doubted the Boks for a second. The LA-based South African actress celebrated the Boks' win with her husband and son - who happily waved the SA flag.
View this post on InstagramNever doubted you for a second. Damn proud. 🇿🇦💛 #champions @bokrugby #rugbyworldcup
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Prince Harry
Prince Harry might have been in Japan to represent England, but the Duke of Sussex could not resist stopping by the Springboks' changing room to personally congratulate them on their win. Faf de Klerk was so excited after winning the world cup that he threw royal protocol out the window and greeted the Prince in a speedo. The Boks also shared a beer with Prince Harry.
You can be cool, but you'll never be Faf @Springboks shaking Prince Harry's hand in a SA underpants cool!!!#RWCFinal2019 pic.twitter.com/8VcbVdckdF
— Simphiwe Don (@mr_schouw) November 2, 2019
"I genuinely think rugby has the ability to unite everyone around the world I cannot think of a nation that needs it more than you guys right now"
— Perera (@its_me_perera) November 3, 2019
~Prince Harry~@Springboks dressing room#RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/3VplU0LTrQ
The Springboks handing Prince Harry a beer is as South African as it gets. 🇿🇦😂#RugbyWorldCup #ENGvRSA pic.twitter.com/zduj8iR9Si
— Jackie Rautenbach 👩🏻💻🇿🇦🇬🇧 (@jackierauts) November 2, 2019
Prince Harry belongs to South Africa. He is one of our own now. @CyrilRamaphosa must give him South African citizenship#Springboks #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/wVoRXUnOvP
— Vincent (@Da_Vince2) November 2, 2019
Here's a look at what other stars had to say.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Waleed Wayne Parnell (@parnygram) on
View this post on InstagramSo so so PROUD!!! . . My comrade, OUR CAPTAIN!!! .
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View this post on InstagramEn daar wen ons!!!! Sooooo trots!!!! 🇿🇦🏆 #rwc #japan #2019
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