Chasing the Sun is a five-part documentary series that premiered on M-Net and Supersport Grandstand in March aired its fourth episode leaving internet users emotional after watching it.
The documentary that takes mzansi on the moments that led to the World Cup victory saw Springbok hooker, Bongi Mbonambi crying in the changing room after a gruesome semi-finals game against England that saw our boys claim a spot in the finals, on a nail-biting 16-15 win.
This is the same match where Bongi was later accused of racist remarks by England’s player Tom Curry.
A video clip of the episode was shared by SuperSport Rugby on their social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The sports channel captioned the video:
“Bongi alone in the locker room, crying after the win against England. The coaches coming to console him and hug him.”
The page further asked the followers what their favourite moment of episode four was.
WATCH: Bongi Mbonambi’s emotional moment after a win against
Bongi alone in the locker room, crying after the win against England ?
The coaches coming to console him and hug him ?
What was your favourite moment from episode four of #ChasingTheSun2? pic.twitter.com/XdXTuKq1Oa
— SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) April 14, 2024
After seeing the post, many internet users were touched by Bongi’s ability to show his emotions commenting:
This right here is the best moment. So crazy to see the love the players have to play for each other and for ?? ??
— Michael Jacobs ?? (@MikeDavidJacobs) April 14, 2024
One user advised the hooker to remain his true self commenting:
Jeez Bongi! Whatever you do in life….always be that Bongi that cried in the locker room….love the passion and emotion!
— Edrich Venter (@EdrichVenter) April 14, 2024
This documentary needs to reach all South Africans and the world.. this is raw human emotion …utter dedication and passion .
This is what South Africa and the world needs right now.@BongiMbonambi and @Springboks we love you & are forever proud of what u hav done & sacrificed— Spice Girl (@BohemianArtChic) April 14, 2024
Another praised Bongi, commenting:
When the hopes and dreams of a nation are on ones shoulders. Bongi you are one of the greatest leaders to ever put on a @Springboks jersey, you are giant!! ❤️?? Thank you for this incredible #ChasingTheSun2
— Nick Eyre (@comment_eyre) April 14, 2024
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