#StrongerTogether: fans get behind the Bokke

27 August 2019 - 10:27 By Unathi Nkanjeni
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The Springbok team during the World Cup squad announcement on August 26 2019 in Johannesburg.
The Springbok team during the World Cup squad announcement on August 26 2019 in Johannesburg.
Image: Khanyiso Tshwaku

South Africans are rallying behind the national rugby squad, with enthusiastic support for #StrongerTogether, just days before the Springboks travel to Japan for the Rugby World Cup.

Coach Johan “Rassie” Erasmus announced the squad of 31 players on Monday, ahead of the tournament which starts on September 20.

The team will leave on Friday, led by Siya Kolisi.

The Springboks will play their first pool game against New Zealand in Yokohama on September 21.

Fans believe Erasmus picked almost exactly the squad everyone thought he would and, indeed, should have.

Here are some of the reactions:


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