The eagerly awaited fifth and final episode of Chasing the Sun 2 has had thousands of Springbok fans and general rugby lovers in tears as the producers of the documentary gave viewers an up-close look into what made the fourth Rugby World Cup victory all too sweet.
The five-part documentary returned for a second instalment after South Africa’s national rugby team, the Springboks, successfully defended their trophy at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, which was held in France.
It takes viewers on a roller coaster ride as they get access to never-before-seen footage of what goes into the preparation logistics, team selection, external criticism from rugby analysts and media as well as internal conflict within the team.
Despite all of this, with help from an unbelievable mentor in the form of coach Rassie Erasmus and a deep desire to bring hope and restore pride in South Africa, the group of 32 players overcame all of the adversity thrown their way.
A key part of episode five saw Rassie in tears as the team landed at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, displaying just how much the nation meant to the men in green and gold.
Following the final airing, Rachel Kolisi, wife to captain Siya Kolisi, highlighted how the documentary brought back so many memories.
In the post in which she attached several video clips and pictures while in attendance at the tournament, she wrote:
“Chasing the sun 2 has me reminiscing. Very possibly one of the most stressful times in our lives, but goodness there’s nothing like South Africans pulling together in the same direction.”
She concluded: “Love our Bok family so much.”
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It did not take much for Cheslin’s wife Layla Kolbe to join in the comment section writing: “I miss our family bubble not the stress (laughing emoji)”
Cheslin who was yellow carded in the last 8 minutes of the final was a crucial part in evoking emotion from the rest country. The fast-paced number 14 sunk his face deep into his green jersey after thinking he would cost his team the final.
However, he too recently shared a post about that specific moment along with the caption “Now they know.”
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Also see: Siya Kolisi claims to be content with loss of captaincy
