The reactions of euphoria and misery in London as Springboks beat England in Rugby World Cup 

The best comment I heard, England at their best couldn’t beat SA at their worst.

Springboks had the toughest run to the world cup final. They played against Scotland, Ireland, France, England and now new Zealand

Cricket and Rugby in one Day!

That behaviour from that lad who threw the South African flag away is a disgrace no wonder everyone hates England.

Note please respect people's flags!!! I understand the emotions and banter but respect!!

To the lady who thinks it's unfair, it's very basic. Each team gets 80 minutes. The team that accumulated the most points wins. So what is unfair? Teams must remember it's not over until the final whistle has gone.

Yo! I'm a Saffa but I can understand the feelings of the English fans. Devastated yes, but for what it's worth I was prematurely devastated for 75 minutes tonight while you guys were revelling in shafting the Boks. Yes, England were the best for those 75 minutes but a game of rugby is 80 minutes. Very very well done England; you did yourselves proud. Ps. Sorry about the cricket

I had no hope. Then I had hope. Then they took it away. Bro... that is rough

As a South African, we've really got to give the Boks grace for how they played, even if it wasn't their best. They were still fatigued from last week's intense game with France, and had to get ready for yesterday's game. And the weather and terrain conditions didn't make it any easier for them. England on the other hand, had the preschool pool throughout the tournament. That game was the first tough game they've played, and if they only played their best game now, then I'm not really sure if that's really the case if they had been in a much tougher pool with equal level of skills. This game to me, felt like England's first challenge, which they should have faced in the early Pool stages if they had tougher rivals. Then people wouldn't probably write them off and see them as a genuine threat, but I'll give them credit for showing that for the 70 minutes at the semis as they were leading. The Boks, on the other hand, had the toughest road to climb in the tournament. We were in the Pool of Death, as we had Scotland, Ireland, and even Tonga, who showed up and surprised everyone with their impressive defense side. And we all know how the game with France turned out to be. World Rugby may have set us up for failure, as we are the reigning world championships, and that kind of puts a target on your back for everyone to take you out. But the Boks stood their ground, faced the odds that were against them, and now we are on to the finals to face our greatest rivals. The ABs also didn't have an easy road either in the beginning with the opening game, but after that, they didn't face much competition until the quarter finals with Ireland. And the most disappointing and boring semi finals with Argentina, so they didn't face much adversity. But I'm really reluctant to say that England played their best when they had the easiest run in the tournament out of any team. Even Ireland and France, who never lost a game until the quarters, had tougher competition than England. The Red Roses were just in the lead. And probably the vengeance that fueled them from the previous RWC in 2019 may have factored in their gameplay to play harder. At the end of the day, "playing the best rugby", or "playing the prettiest rugby" as some French fans have said last week, doesn't win you games. Experience, creativity, and overcoming adversity at the worst of times, is all it takes to win.

The real concern is the health of SA fans after the last two matches 😂 I doubt next week is going to be any different

The lady supporting FIJI 😂😂😂😂 KILLED me

England did play well...but it's not luck that SA won. It's character and perfect timing from special players...that's all Let's not forget SA scored the only try in the game too...

Have faith in your team, no matter what. The Springboks know that we have faith in them. It must be really tough for England to hear their supporters saying they had no faith in them.

Hey England fans you have every right to be proud of your team! Congratulations to SA!

2:0 for the Boks in cricket and rugby!!!

That poes that threw the SA flag at the beginning would have never have done that if there were South African men around. 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

“I am devo. Like, so devo. Could cry.” Absolute poetry.

The bokke played a kakish game, and England STILL couldn't beat them. Ja well no fine...😂😂

That doos at the beginning disrespecting our flag, cry more please. 🏆🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

Pretty much won the six nations in our first go 😂 now on to the rugby championship decider

I am proud of my SA lady supporters!!!!

No SA played NZ before in WORLD CUP FINAL. 1995 when Nelson Mandela walked on the field in a number 6 jersey. That was HUGE for South Africa as a nation after years of Apartheid.

Bring it home boys🇿🇦🇿🇦

England were the better team for the most part. My beloved South Africa showed up at the last twenty minutes and showed it ain't over until the final whistle. PS, John Okafor should continue presenting. Wow 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

Prayers 🙏🙏🙏 for ya final in wcr super awesome team safrica

someone please tell that lady that Fiji is already at home

The Boks scored the only try of the match that won it for them ❤

As a South African, that South African fan there was way to cocky. We were lucky to win that, definitely not untouchable.

"Lost in the extra time" what a knob 😂😂 GO BOKKE !!!!!! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

3:18 "but at the end of the day i'd support Fiji" 🎉😂.

Saw a comment on BBC’s website which summed it up nicely: “England at their best, couldn’t beat SA at their worst”

South Africa the best...go bokkies😂

South Africa scored a try the only try 😁

If anyone needs an example of never giving up, this game was that, England have been bad, but they pitched up for the game and rattled us, played better but still lost, big respect to England, I had my boks too beat them comfortable. But England are a power house in rugby also, like south africa, they pitch up on the day that it counts.

Yes please respect our flag!!!

In the art of rugby war, much like warriors enduring a tempest's fury, the Springbok rugby team's unwavering resolve mirrored the wisdom of Sun Tzu. As the master strategist eloquently put it, "In war, the way is to avoid what is strong and to strike at what is weak." Hidden in plain sight the Springbok scrum manifested this principle, a silent powerhouse, ready to seize victory when the moment was ripe. In the midst of the game's intense clashes, England may have claimed fleeting victories, but as Sun Tzu wisely observed, triumphs in individual battles don't assure triumph in the war. Indeed England may have won the on field battles, but, as Sun Tzu's timeless wisdom reminds us, victory in battle doesn't guarantee success in the war. The Springboks, akin to seasoned generals, exercised patience. In the game's dwindling moments, they seized the strategic vantage point with their scrum. They made substitutions, ceded territory, and fortified their scrum, ultimately clinching the war even when it appeared that England had triumphed in the battle on the field. It was then that England realized they had secured the battle but lost the war. In rugby, much like in war, the final score unveils the indomitable spirit, the very essence of the team that conquers.......................................................................................................the match.

Proudly a BOK SUPPORTER. Deserved the win ❤🎉

British create games for others to win👏👏😂👍

Nice and Easy Game as usual against England.

See you after Saturday guys ..frim Africa

Go the mighty all blacks ❤

Well played to England it was a great game of rugby really njoyed it. That drop goal was amazing but if this game proves anything is that tries wins games. SA never gave up scored a try in the last 10 minutes then ofcoz Pollard kicking that 50metre penalty. It was a tight game i'm hoping we can do a back to back. Mapimpi and Marx will be back for the final that will be a good boost. Lets go 🇿🇦 🔥 🔥

I had no hope, then I had hope and then they took it all away. 😂

I was so drunk that day; I'm surprised I could even stand, let alone slur the words out at the end.

Only one team goes home happy for the rest its four more years

Our Boks where rubbish bt still managed to beat the English,thts levels right there I like the favorites tag for New Zealand springboks always excells when they come in as under dogs

Careful with that flag, boys 🇿🇦

South African here: I just want to echo the fans in the video. I predicted South Africa would have a clear win, but England proved to be an excellent opponent (the better team for at least 70 minutes). England deserved the win, but we wanted it just a little bit more, which is why we won. Thank you and I know we will remain friends.

Coming from a South African, our fans in that premises are arrogant and clearly don’t know a thing about rugby.

Lol - that lady "Thank you for coming England"

if that was New Zealand in the last 10 minutes they stay composed to win, 37 phases against Ireland vs the exhausted spring boks

Sounds like a lot like the 2022 FIFA World Cup against France England, the better team but still lost😂😂😂

Respect the flag🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

Hard luck, England. Hell of a fright you gave us. Pretty positive for Eng going forward, seems like your team is in good hands, mostly. Bokke!

That woman is the type of fan why people think we are arrogant, couldn’t stand listening to her. England played a great game and probably deserved the win overall, but no one has our heart 💚

Mind the Gap on your way home England...Bokke is jou baas

If England was the better team why didnt they win ir even score a try..lol

"England creates sports for other countries to win"😂😂 Love that comment, but all the credit to the England players. They played a great game of rugby.

That's a declaration of war, please respect our flag

Nevermind,those who calculate wise, they always win, u can work hard and never succed, work simple and use brains and win🤷 And what matter most is a win my dear people 😊

good presenting mate

As I’m here today to let those who didn’t believe in Springbok that we have won World Cup, shout to New Zealand 🇳🇿 they put lotta efforts though

Sore losers are the worst

England played their best game in year's. Bokkes played their worst in year's, definitely their worst in this WC. It was England's big chance. They failed.

We played quite frankly our worst possible performance in a semi final. Nobody thought we would be winning this match. We were dead ans buried for 78 mins. It was a smash n grab win lol.

The Brits are world champions at celebrating defeat. They've had decades of practice.

The Bokke had the worst pool to play and they did us proud. A WIN IS A WIN. They simply the BEST ❤

You are only the better side if you win. You lost. Four more years.

England got their points from penalties and couldn't score a try, south africa wins with a penalty and they feel cheated but couldn't score a try 🤷‍♂️

The team that scores tries should win and they did and they were the best team.

Go Bokke!! Go Bokke!!! Go Bokke!!!!

I sadly suspect the final will be an anti-climax. Boks have run their course - I just can't see them recovering quickly enough. Would like to be pleasantly surprised though.

Springboks played the worst game ever and England played there best our worst is England's best no big deal .

Disrespecting other people's flags on camera is digraceful, sies!

England played a stellar 80 minutes, South Africa were chasing them for most of the game, what won it for them were Rassie & Jacques Tactical decisions....and the players never say die attitude. It's as simple as that. Farrell was player of the match for me all day long and twice on a Sunday. A massive loss to England him not playing any more.

It's disturbing the way he throws our South African flag

You guys backed England and lost. I hope you take all those bad jujus to New Zealand as well 😂 sorrows, sorrows, prayers, prayers 🥀

I would like those women to retract their statements because now we are jinxed

Typical englisg disrespect for a country's flag.

One point , point made, Green and Gold . South Africa are like a herd of Buffelo . They didnt play there hearts out for anything but the people of South Africa. As stronger together!!!!!!

"It's the hope that kills you..." 😂0:57💀

There is a 5th place medal. Its called the 6 nations

Only Saffas will support the Bokke. Frenchies and Poms will definitely support the ABs

Boks fought to get out of Group B (Scotland and Ireland) and then beat France, England never beat a top 4 team they had the easiest draw as well when it came down to it England failed/chocked in the 70th minute against the Boks!!!

I am a South African but I really dislike some of our supporters. It was a hard game and could have gone either way, so to be so arrogant is crazy. Our players are more humble thankfully.

That English fan at start of this video treating the South African flag with disrespect should have been dealt with...

Cry cry cry they all forget about robbing Samoa and Fiji england sucked.

It's what good teams do, play badly, but still find a way to win.

I believe it when they said that they'll move on from this, but if this were a football wc semi then not so much.

Was a great game, however that penalty at the end was daylight robbery. Good luck in the final though.

Well this aged well. 😂❤

England don't deserve any respect. Claiming racism just because you don't understand the language the opposing team is using is pathetic. And Farrells' tantrum on the pitch was just disgraceful. They are just bad losers.

Chose our most awful fan to "star". England were brilliant and we were lucky to win. But..we make our own luck

The miserable weather in Europe is like its politics and Rugby. No relief.

England just as ireland and France you can still go to the finals. Buy a ticket 😂😂😂

the girl with the glasses couldn't be more deluded.

it more than a sport here in SA, go watch the rugby in SA the only shirt collar you see is green, everywhere, it means more to us

I wonder if that guy at the beginning feels like a big man behaving like that. Would never say that to any of our guys because he'd get slapped into tomorrow.

Askies guys...💚💛🇿🇦

You don't disrespect another countries flag like that. Don't have to like us but you still show respect.