Meet the isiXhosa rugby commentators who went viral: Lonwabo and Kaya

Meet the isiXhosa rugby commentators who went viral: Lonwabo and Kaya

- A pair of isiXhosa rugby commentators went viral recently

- This was after they exchanged hilarious banter during an All Blacks game at the Rugby World Cup

- Speaking to SuperSport, they explained that they were inspired by their deep love for the game

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Xhosa commentary is lit! Even those who aren't really into rugby couldn't help but tune in just to hear what these hilarious isiXhosa commentators had to say. Their passion and excitement made us all feel as if we were right there in Japan, cheering for our boys.

The pair, Lonwabo Mtimka and Kaya Malotana, first went viral for their commentary on the All Blacks vs Canada match on 2 October.

Briefly.co.za reported that the isiXhosa made Beauden Barrett's 81st minute fumble as he was about to score the 10th try for the All Blacks hilarious. The commentators made the mistake 10 times worse with their banter. The video of the commentary went viral on social media.

Speaking to SuperSport, Mtimka said what they say on air is not scripted. They are motivated by the love for the game. Their words are basically all spoken in the heat of the moment.

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Briefly.co.za previously reported that a hilarious video of a man with a plate full of food went viral on social media. The footage shows the man piling on the food at what appears to be a buffet. Social media users were amused by the greedy man.

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Source: Briefly News

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