VIDEO: Eben 'Elizabedi' Etzebeth meets boy from viral video
The Springbok feels just keep on coming...
As the Rugby World Cup winners have been making their way through the country, there have been many special moments that have been shared between the Springboks and South Africans.
WATCH: Emotional Rassie Erasmus brought to tears by Bok fans
So before you watch the following video, be warned, the heartwarming moment could result in you shedding a few tears.
If you have not seen the original video, a TikTok went viral during the World Cup that showed a young fan celebrating Springbok Eben Etzebeth's try during a game and 'renaming' the player 'Elizabedi':
@lwa_ziii Pov: He’d really love to go to the finals to see Eben, lets tag @Rugby World Cup , @Springboks.rugby and @Eben Etzebeth till they see this 😭😭😭 #SAMA28 #lwazizulu #worldcup #RSA #springboksrugby #fyp #viral #rwc2023 ♬ original sound - Jesus’ Baby Girl🥹🫶🏽
VIDEO: Passengers updated with RWC final score during flight
The nickname quickly caught on as supporters lovingly started referring to him by the name and even the Bokke have joined in on the fun.
The story does not stop there.
READ: Bonang Matheba wants SA to support the Proteas
In a beautiful turn of events, Siya Dlamini from Volksrust got to meet his hero, who asked him "You changed my name?"
Watch the video to see the heartfelt meeting:
And so the Springboks continue spreading their message of joy and hope!
Tune in to 'The Drive with Rob & Roz', on weekdays from 16:00 - 19:00. Stream the show live here or download our mobile app here.
Follow us on social media:
Main image courtesy of @bokrugby/Instagram