Springbok Player Canan Moodie Visits His Old School in a Heartwarming Viral TikTok Video

Springbok Player Canan Moodie Visits His Old School in a Heartwarming Viral TikTok Video

  • Canan Moodie, a Springbok player, visits his old school in a heartwarming TikTok video that went viral
  • The rugby star gives teachers piggybacks and receives overwhelming love from the children
  • Mzansi celebrates Moodie's humility and connection to his roots, especially after the RWC win

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In a touching and heartwarming TikTok video, Canan Moodie, the acclaimed Springbok player, took a trip down memory lane by visiting his old school.

Springbok Canan Moodie warms hearts as he visits old school
Canan Moodie, the acclaimed Springbok player, took a trip down memory lane by visiting his old school. Image: @lieka007
Source: TikTok

The video, shared by user @lieka007, showcases the rugby star's humility and connection to his roots as he interacts with teachers and students, further extending the celebration of the recent Rugby World Cup (RWC) win.

Springbok Canan Moodie visits old school

The video, shared by @lieka007, captures the genuine joy and excitement radiating from the children as they welcome back their illustrious alumnus. Moodie, with a smile that reflects both pride and humility, graciously gives teachers piggybacks, a gesture that embodies the down-to-earth nature that has endeared him to fans.

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The visit is a testament to Moodie's character and a celebration of the RWC victory, a triumph that resonated deeply with South Africans. The rugby star's decision to return to his roots, sharing the glory with those who played a part in his journey, adds an extra layer of significance to the video.

Take a look:

Mzansi claps for the humble Bok

Mzansi, already riding high on the euphoria of the RWC win, embraced the TikTok video enthusiastically. The comments section overflowed with expressions of admiration for Moodie's humility and the genuine love he received from the children. It serves as a reminder that, no matter how high one soars, the connection to one's roots remains a source of strength and gratitude.

Read some comments:

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Derick clapped:

“Remain humble and stay rooted, Mr. Moodie. You going places.”

Tabayi shared:

“I love how these world champions are welcomed in their community and previous schools.”

Tabayi loved it:

“I love how these world champions are welcomed in their community and previous schools.”

Danielle said:

“Aaah, I like how they touch the Gold Medal. One day they will be our Bokke. ❤️❤️❤️”

Springbok player Canan Moodie'sone's lockdown training video galvanises South Africans: "Hats off to him"

Briefly News reported that Springbok player Canan Moodie, the second youngest player in history to join the Bokke, inspired Mzansi with an old clip of himself training during lockdown.

The clip resurfaced in the build-up to the young man's debut at the World Cup at 20.

The video is more inspiring because he is training in a space that's not big enough for children to play in. Sports presenter @elmakapelma shared the clip with a powerful caption.

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Denika Herbst (Editor) Denika Herbst is a Human Interest writer at Briefly News. She is also an Industrial Sociologist with a master's degree in Industrial Organisational and Labour Studies from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, which she completed in 2020. She is now a PhD candidate at UKZN. Denika has over five years of experience writing for Briefly News (joined in 2018), and a short time writing for The South African. You can reach her via: denika.herbst@briefly.co.za.