Springbok Women Unleash Epic Moves in Viral Dance, SA Jokes: “Aseza Is Fighting for Her Life”

Springbok Women Unleash Epic Moves in Viral Dance, SA Jokes: “Aseza Is Fighting for Her Life”

  • Five members of the national Springbok Women's team showcased their epic moves in a viral TikTok dance challenge
  • The group busted moves to The Return of Tobetsa, likely before their Sunday match against New Zealand's Black Ferns
  • A few local online community members felt that some of the women were struggling with the moves, pointing out one player in particular
Springbok Women participated in a TikTok dance challenge.
A few Springbok Women were the latest to show off their moves for a TikTok dance challenge. Images: @yonela_ngxingolo
Source: TikTok

Springbok Women players Yonela Ngxingolo, Aseza Hele, Sanelisiwe Charlie, Chumisa Qawe, and Nomsa Mokwai took part in a viral TikTok dance challenge, showcasing their talents off the field. However, some of the women had people thinking that they had two left feet.

On 13 September, 2025, Yonela took to her TikTok account to showcase her and her teammates' attempt at busting choreographed moves to the song The Return of Tobetsa by ShaunMusiq, Ftears, and Myztro. The song also includes a long list of featured artists, such as Focalistic, Daliwonga, Kamo Mphela, Mbali the Real, BoiBizza, Stompeiiey, and 2woshort.

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While some may have struggled with the coordinated footwork, the women still had smiles on their faces as they shared their performance.

The five rugby players may have danced before their match on Saturday, 13 September, 2025, when they took on New Zealand's Black Ferns at Sandy Park Stadium in Exeter, England, during the quarter-finals.

Unfortunately, the team lost 46-17, knocking them out of the running to become the World Champions.

Members of the Springbok Women comfort each other after their major loss against New Zealand's Black Ferns.
Springboks Women's Aseza Hele, Sanelisiwe Charlie and Nombuyekezo Mdliki comforted each other after losing against New Zealand during the quarter-finals. Image: Alex Davidson - World Rugby
Source: Getty Images

Springbok Women's dancing entertains Mzansi

Some local online community members headed to the viral post’s comment section to share their thoughts on the dance moves. Many jokingly pointed out how one of the athletes wasn't doing as great a job as they do on the field.

A humorous @user123g723 joked under the post:

"Some are dancing in the past tense."

@justsaliz_zm, who was amused after watching the clip, stated with a laugh:

"Yazi, the fact that it’s all over the place is what makes it good!"

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@noku_rhoda added in the comment section:

"Chumisa and Aseza are doing it with their minds. It's the bodies that are the problem."

@bridgetzendaya40, who couldn't help but chuckle, also had their eyes on Aseza when they wrote:

"Aseza is fighting for her life."

@mathapelopule01 played with the five women in the comments:

"If I speak, will you tackle me? Mina, I want to count my words."

Take a look at the TikTok video below:

3 Other stories about Springbok Women

  • In another article, Briefly News reported that Springbok captain Siya Kolisi shared a heartfelt message backing the women's team ahead of their World Cup quarter-final match.
  • The team's 57-10 defeat against France on 7 September, 2025 sparked laughter and debates online. A commentator suggested that the team's loss was a taste of their own medicine, referencing past comments about European teams.
  • On Sunday, 31 August, 2025, the Springbok Women made history with their first-ever win over Italy. Head coach Swys de Bruin and Rassie Erasmus praised the team's performance.

Source: Briefly News

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Jade Rhode (Human Interest Editor) Jade Rhode is a Human Interest Reporter who joined the Briefly News team in April 2024. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes University, majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics. Before pursuing her tertiary education, Jade worked as a freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News. After her studies, she worked as an editorial intern for BONA Magazine, contributing to both print and online. To get in touch with Jade, email jade.rhode@briefly.co.za