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The video clip that has split Bok fans along racial lines
A video has emerged online in the wake of South Africa’s comprehensive win over Italy on Friday that has flared Bok fans tempers and caused a massive reaction regarding racism within the team.
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The video shows a group of white players celebrating in a huddle, excluding Makazole Mapimpi, who was forced to walk off.
The video has caused a massive stir in South Africa and has split Springbok fans.
This was the video:
Did y’all see this ? #springboks pic.twitter.com/AdgHS44CRY
— Luphumlo Joka (@jokaluphumlo) October 5, 2019
Since then, both Mapimpi himself and head coach Rassie Erasmus have explained what was happening in the video, as this was a clip of the Springboks’ ‘Bomb Squad’. This is the name given to the bench, who were primarily white against Italy, welcoming Franco Mostert into the group, as he had been demoted to the bench in favour of Lood de Jager.
This was the explanation that Erasmus initially gave, and it has been reiterated by the winger on social media.
https://twitter.com/owasendle/status/1180405726713389056?s=20
Despite the efforts to placate any unhappy fans, there still has been an overwhelming reaction on social media by those that feel there is a clear racial divide in the Springboks squad.
The worst thing is that some fans are not convinced by the video from Mapimpi, and have suggested that he has been made to respond.
There has also been those that have shared other photos and videos that suggest there is no racism within the Springboks squad, while others have said that this is unnecessarily creating drama when an explanation has been given.
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But there has still been a huge reaction to this clip, nonetheless, which gives an insight into what the fans think at the moment.
These are some examples of the reaction to this video:
https://twitter.com/Owen_Zuma/status/1180400322491113472?s=20
https://twitter.com/amavuru/status/1180366561271570433?s=20
https://twitter.com/Ameer1975/status/1180433258737213440?s=20
https://twitter.com/Nhlokzin/status/1180435225681301504?s=20
https://twitter.com/wincadman/status/1180483859776978945?s=20
https://twitter.com/Da1stCollyMo/status/1180446659182039040?s=20
https://twitter.com/topsyturvy777/status/1180431074087841792?s=20
#mampipi His explain makes sense. We are reading too much from nothing. Let support the Boks and forget about negative people.
— Mthoko Mashabane (@MthokoMashabane) October 5, 2019
Alongside the ongoing saga regarding Eben Etzebeth and whether he will need to return to South Africa during the Rugby World Cup for a racial abuse trial, this is yet more damaging news for the Springboks.
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Despite the success that the team are having on the field currently, remaining one of the favourites to lift the Webb Ellis Cup in November, there is clearly tension under the surface amongst fans.
Comments on RugbyPass
I guess we may all agree on the fact, that the ABs and Boks are the two in contest for No 1 in rugby history (the triple-A sort of) …. the Wallabies, England and France are the next tier, with Ireland being the new kid in town (AA) …. in my view it makes little sense creating imaginary competitions (unless you have too much time to waste)
43 Go to commentsWhat a joke. Total joke and the pundits commentating, all of whom know a bit about the game, could barely disguise their contempt. Reaching for the card then pulling back when he realised a red card would carry further match suspensions is simply not his decision to make. A clear and obvious influence on the outcome of this match and indeed, the championship path.
3 Go to commentsI like the idea, in NZ the Ranfurly Shield and NPC coexist, both having their own bragging rights. The World Cup would be the pinnacle, but the competition and travels of these trophies would be interesting.
43 Go to commentsDon’t worry Sonny bill Williams leave that awkward situation about the curfew in the pass whoever it was it doesn’t matter its no big deal we back our All Blacks through the storm and the thunder until we see the Sun light again.
42 Go to commentsWho listens to this retard? He was a massive liability as a player but obviously a media sensation
42 Go to commentsI’m not surprised by such ‘virtue signalling’ by Sonny Boy. Butter wouldn’t melt in his mouth. He’s such a pious Islamic muppet, imo.
42 Go to commentsI’ve actually never heard of the guy (then I don’t watch League as it is boring). But if he is good enough.. then good luck to him. If not, well, he can always return to league.
2 Go to commentsIt is pretty clear that by almost any measure that NZ are a more successful rugby nation than South Africa. Quite aside from the distasteful events during the last RWC final. NZ lead SA in all significant measurements.
43 Go to commentsDickson went to his pocket for a card, saw who it was, changed his mind and spoke at length to TMO. One angle clearly shows Care diving over a Saints player to kill the ball. 1st yellow, reason given for not Red was player was falling backwards. He was only falling backwards after contact with Lawes. Graham try should have stood. Mitchell did not have both hands on the ball, ball went forward from a Saints boot dragging over it. 2 intentional knock-on's. One of which had an overlap on the outside. If Quins are happy to win by intentional foul play, then it does not say much for them. Would appear to be a bad day for Karl Dickson, also for the RFU in appointing a Ref who spent 8 years as a player at one of the clubs.
3 Go to commentsLet’s not forget about Ardie Savea just yet.
6 Go to commentsThe URC and the Euro Championscup can’t run at the same time, basically dilutes both competitions.
2 Go to comments“While Sotutu should start at No.8 for the All Blacks against England, but it’s only in that arena that he can prove just how good he really is.” And that my friends is where simply hasnt shone despite multiple opportunities. Even in this performance you can see what did him in in the test arena..he almost always still runs at the opposition almost ramrod upright making him easier to stop than it should be.
6 Go to commentsShould have been 0-0 and a message from SR CEO to both teams - “don’t worry about turning up next year”.
4 Go to commentsGreat work Owen Franks. A great of this team, scoring his first try for the Crusaders since 2010.He was beaming, justifiably. A fine win, he and the rest did the job up front.
1 Go to commentsDanny Care. Lang in die tand.
1 Go to commentsBig empty stadium does nothing for atmosphere but munster are playing well with solid performance
1 Go to commentsYes, Fiji can win the World Cup! With that belief plus their christian faith🙏 and hard work it is achievable. Great article. Ian Duncan Fiji resident 1981-84
2 Go to commentsInteresting comments about Touch. England’s hosting the Touch World Cup this year and the numbers have exploded since their last World Cup in 2019, something like 70% more teams and 40 nations taking part. And England Touch have made a big thing about how many universities are in their BUCS University Touch Championship as well as Sport England membership. Can only see this growing even more domestically as more people become aware of it
10 Go to comments“Cortez Ratima is light years ahead of anyone on current form, while TJ Perenara has also skyrocketed into contention following the unfortunate injury to the talented Cam Roigard.” At last some sanity. Hitherto so many pundits have been wittering on about Finlay Christie to the point one wondered if they were observing a FC in a parallel universe where the FC they saw wasnt just the mediocre Shayne Philpott project of Fosters hapless AB reign in the real world. Ratima, Perenara and Fakatava are the ONLY logical 9s for Razor now Roigard is crocked.
4 Go to commentsThis game was just as painful as the Hurricanes game. It was real fork-in-the-eye stuff.
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