Cape Town fans expressed their delight after their team secured a convincing 43-0 victory over Wales in Durban on Saturday.
On the X platform, Springboks fans actively discussed the match. Users shared impressions of how significantly the team surpassed its opponent. One user noted that Wales did not even try to resist, and the Springboks played very aggressively.
Other commentators noted the skill of coach Rasisi, who, in their opinion, employed numerous tactical maneuvers. There were also congratulations to the Bokke team, as well as recognition of the good performance of the debutants.
Fans highly praised the dominant nature of the Boks' performance. They emphasized the exceptional defense, high level of physical strength, and sharpness of the team's attack. One commentator stated that currently, there is no competition for the Springboks on Earth.
It was also noted that the most successful national rugby team met with the 'Dragons' and achieved victory.
Stars from the show 'The Real Housewives of Durban,' Sorisha Naidoo and Jojo Robinson, came to support the Springboks team during the National Championship match. The team secured a convincing victory over Wales with a score of 43:0 at the Kings Park Stadium in Durban on Saturday, July 18th.
Businesswoman and philanthropist Sorisha Naidoo, as well as show participant Jojo Robinson, were among the notable fans enjoying the atmosphere at the event with their families. Naidoo shared a series of photos on Instagram where she was dressed in green and gold Springbok attire next to her loved ones. In the caption, she thanked the organizers for hosting them.
Jojo Robinson also shared her impressions of the match day with her followers, posting a series of pictures with her husband Calven Robinson as they soaked up the atmosphere at the packed stadium. She expressed admiration for the team, writing that nothing unites them as strongly as their favorite rugby team.
In another post, Robinson noted the unparalleled energy of South African fans, stating that the South African atmosphere is unique. She congratulated the team and emphasized that watching the game was unforgettable.
Kings Park Stadium was full of dedicated Springboks fans as South Africa demonstrated another dominant performance in the debut National Championship. The 2026 tournament is a new biennial international rugby union competition designed to consolidate the global rugby calendar into one competitive league. The tournament includes six Six Nations teams, four Rugby Championship teams, as well as Fiji and Japan.
The Springboks had an impressive home campaign, achieving clear triumphs over Northern Hemisphere rivals. Their winning streak began with a 45:21 triumph over England at Ellis Park on July 4th, followed by a 42:28 victory over Scotland at Loftus Versfeld on July 11th, and concluded with a confident 43:0 win over Wales in Durban on July 18th.
The Springboks team confidently defeated Wales with a score of 43-0 at the Hollywoodbets Kings Park stadium in Durban on Saturday. The match was marked by Wales' sloppy play, which involved numerous handling errors due to the slippery pitch.
The Springboks quickly took the lead, scoring in both halves within the first 14 minutes of the match. The score first became 7-0 after number eight Jasper Wiese made a powerful break, and debutant Wusi Moyo converted the kick. The hosts then doubled their advantage: scrumhalf Kobus Reinach, playing his 52nd test match, scored his 20th test try by breaking through the dominant Springboks scrum machine. Moyo maintained his perfect kicking record, bringing the score to 14-0.
Despite territorial superiority, the Springboks faced challenges, including handling errors, and were unable to increase the score for the next twenty minutes. Hooker Jesse Kriel eventually scored in the final minutes of the first half, increasing South Africa's lead to 19-0 at halftime. In the second half, the Springboks demonstrated stronger play, scoring four more tries and once again preventing Wales from scoring.
The 43-0 result secured an overwhelming victory for South Africa and marked the second consecutive test match where Wales failed to score against the Springboks. Argentina will be the team's next opponent.
