[WATCH] Japanese rugby fans practice SA national anthem
A video of Japanese fans practicing the South African national anthem ahead of the Springboks' first game at the Rugby World Cup is warming hearts on social media.
South Africa take on New Zealand's All Blacks in their first match on Saturday morning.
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Looking forward to having Springboks in Japan. Japanese rugby fans are practicing South African National Anthem to welcome the team with respect at Kumagaya Stadiam on 6th September ＼(^o^)／ pic.twitter.com/voA6OfAXZ7
— Sandy Kondo (@sandykondo) August 26, 2019
Sports Minister, Nathi Mthethwa has told the Springboks that World Cup victory is "most important" as a unifying symbol for the Rainbow Nation.
Mthethwa delivered his message personally on Friday when he met the players on the eve of their opening clash against reigning champions New Zealand in Yokohama.