VIDEO: Springbok Eben Etzebeth surprised fans with vocal skills
This year, Eben Etzebeth showed supporters that he is more than just a rugby player.
As South Africans, we were all supporting our boys as they fought for the Rugby World Cup title in France.
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And while most of Mzansi would never pick a favourite member of the squad, Eben Etzebeth made supporters feel extra proud. with his performance on and off the field.
In a video shared on social media, Etzebeth managed to impress fans with his ululation skills, which was not expected to say the least.
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The Gwijo Squad is "a sports fans movement with the purpose of being a catalyst for transformation in South Africa sport and stimulating an inclusive involvement of sport fans in the country".
They travelled all the way to France to support the Springboks through song and dance.
The group posted a video where they were chanting celebratory songs ahead of the Bokke's clash with France and were even joined by captain Siya Kolisi.
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In the video, you can suddenly hear someone off-screen delivering a brilliant ululation, a praise song many South Africans are familiar with.
You can watch the video here:
“Alililili 🗣️” - A certified Gwijo Squad Member
— Gwijo Squad (@GwijoSquad) October 14, 2023
🇫🇷📍#CaptainsRun #Springboks #RWC2023#GwijoSquadAtRWC2023 #GwijoAtTheRugby pic.twitter.com/o949qAzcDj
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Fans were shocked and happily surprised to see Eben was indeed the source of this chant!
Not only is he now an official Gwinjo Squad member, but supporters are asking whether or not he'll do weddings...
Need Eben at my traditional wedding 🤣🤣🤣🤣
— Toolz 🇿🇦 🇧🇷 🇨🇳 🇷🇺 🇮🇳 🇸🇦 🇮🇷 🇪🇹 🇪🇬 (@ToolzTD) October 15, 2023
Need Eben at my graduation please 😭 https://t.co/mOFkuwAH5R
— Kitana (@MissCarizmo) October 17, 2023
Eben to show up at a traditional wedding near you
— Sandile Khanyeza (@zahzah_29) October 14, 2023
No ways! Samthandi even more uEben😂❤️ pic.twitter.com/UipciSkEua
— Solanine🧚🏾♀️☀️ (@u_thandi_) October 15, 2023
🤣🤣🤣 No matter who you are, you can't anticipate how this clip ends.
— The Answer (@Codex_ink) October 14, 2023
Love it https://t.co/ojKARHWMnt
There has still been no conformation over whether the Springbok star will lend his skills to weddings, but hopefully, this was not the first and last time we'll be able to witness his vocal skills.
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