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Wednesday Sep 13, 2023

Springboks set to sing additional song post national anthem in future test matches

In the world of rugby, where bone-crushing tackles and adrenaline-fuelled scrums define the game, there exists a sacred tradition that transcends the physicality of the sport. It’s a moment that unites players and fans, creating a palpable sense of national pride and unity. We’re of course talking about the singing of national anthems before kick-off.

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These brief but poignant minutes before the action gets underway hold a special place in the hearts of rugby fans worldwide. It’s a time when the roar of the crowd gives way to hushed anticipation, and the battlefield transforms into a stage for musical expression and patriotism. Each anthem, a musical symbol of a nation’s identity, evokes a powerful emotional response from players and spectators alike.

But these anthems are more than just songs; they are a reflection of history, culture, and the unbreakable spirit of the teams they represent. They provide a glimpse into the values and aspirations of the nations involved, serving as a reminder that rugby, in all its intensity, is still a game that transcends borders.

Whilst every anthem strikes a cord with their own supporters, a handful are so powerful that even opposition fans can be caught humming along to the tune.

One such anthem is South Africa’s Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika, a song which invokes the pride and passion of several different cultures who come together to form the modern day South African citizen. Employing five different languages, the song brings together the best off what makes South Africa such a unique country.

Whilst there can be no doubting South Africa’s undeniable strength on the rugby pitch, South Africans have faced several challenges in their everyday lives over the past few years.

Key among these challenges has been the continuation of the country’s “load shedding” which is the process in which the country’s only electricity supplier Eskom cuts turns off the power for hours at a time in a bid to save electricity.

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Such is the frequency at which the power is switched off that citizens all over the country have had to install their own power sources namely generators.

Now such an integral part of life in South Africa, the powers that be have decided it is time to shake things up and include the distinctive hum of a generator running into the national anthem.

 

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