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The Springbok wives react to the quarter final victory

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On Sunday, South Africa’s ‘Bokke’ went up against France in the World Cup quarter finals, and emerged victorious!

The match had spectators at the edge of their seats, with a close score of 29-28 pushing the Boks through to the semi-finals where they will face their old foe, England, who they beat in 2019.

After an impeccable match on Sunday evening, the Springbok’s wives – who were all in attendance at the game – took to social media to celebrate the victory and their favourite players. Here’s what they said:

Rachel Kolisi

 

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Rachel Kolisi, ‘first lady’ of the Springboks took to Instagram to share a snap with Siya, their two kids and a few familiar South African faces, including Lesego Thlabi, who traveled to Paris for the games. In her her post, Rachel wrote:

“?❤️?? Thank you Jesus.”

Siya has in the past credited his success to Rachel’s prayers and cheerleading.

Layla Kolbe

 

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Wife to the man of the moment, Layla Kolbe also took to Instagram to celebrate the Boks’ victory, sharing snaps of a very happy Cheslin and family after the successful match. Layla writes:

“Yoh! How great is our God!!! TYJ ?! To God be the Glory. We lifting that trophy on your birthday @cheslinkolbe ?????☝️????”

The next match for the Bokke will be on Saturday 21 October. If they progress to the finals, Cheslin will take the stadium on his birthday – the 28th of October – to win the Rugby World Cup!

Anlia Etzebeth

 

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Anlia, wife to Eben Etzebeth, also attended the games and posted about the incredible victory, sharing snaps of family and friends who tagged along to Paris to watch the game. Anlia wrote in gratitude:

“Thank you?????”

Domenica Vigliotti

Domenica Vigliotti beamed with pride over her hubby Damian De Allende, posting a snap of the two sharing a big smooch after a big victory. The Italian WAG was lost for words in South African style, writing:

“Yoh ❤️??”

We couldn’t have said it better. Semi-finals, here we come.

Compiled by: Savanna Douglas

Also see:Mzansi celebs celebrate Springboks’ win against France

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