“Why We’ve Been Winning”: South Africans Amused by Springbok Fan’s Sangoma Tactics Against France

• A Springbok fan in sangoma gear trolled French fans at the Stade de France in Paris during the Springboks versus France rugby match
• After saying a few words, the man got up and cheered for the Springboks, who successfully scored a try
• The Instagram video thoroughly entertained members of the online community, who shared how proud they were to be from South Africa

A video captured a Springbok fan trolling the opposition with sangoma tactics during the game against France. The man had people online in stitches and proud to be South African.

On 15 November, 2025, the content-creating sports Instagram account Diski General uploaded a clip of a man, partially dressed in sangoma attire and Springbok fan gear. The game took place on 8 November, 2025, at Stade de France in Paris. He waved his hands over the French fans seated in front of him and chanted, with the person behind the camera encouraging him.

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As the man stood up in excitement, he focused on the pitch, shouting for the Bokke as they scored.

In the end, the Springboks defeated the French rugby team 32-17.

Springbok fans' sangoma tactics amuse South Africans

Many social media users gathered in the comment section, laughing at what they saw on their screens and showing their South African pride. One person had even joked that the man reminded them of Mr Bones, a fictional character portrayed by legendary comedian Leon Schuster.

@thabisahanise stated under the post:

"So that’s why we've been winning so much… undefeated."

@zecconerzeezizo filled their comment with laughing emojis and said:

"Mr Bones and the ancestors made it possible for us. Come take your bottle of whiskey, Mr Bones, as soon as you return to South Africa."

@bannymacholo humorously shared:

"I wonder what stories those French fans told their families when they got home."

An entertained @aquinno_khunou added in the comment section:

"When I die, I hope there’s a 'South Africans only' section in both heaven and hell!"

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@mrsn_franschhoek remarked with a laugh:

"The French lost because their fans are useless. Imagine playing for a country that doesn't even stand up and scream for you like this! Aowa, I'd immigrate."

@dr_fabkaybe told the online community:

"South Africans fear nothing! We are not the ones to try, shem."

Watch the Instagram video here, as posted on Diski General's account.

3 Other stories about Springbok fans

• In another article, Briefly News reported that a content creator travelled to France to watch a match. While he recorded himself singing the national anthem, French fans mocked him, unaware of their fate after the game.
• South African rugby fans went wild over isiXhosa commentary that captured the dramatic moments of Ethan Hooker's try. Internet users said that they could hear the commentators' enthusiasm.
• A local content creator danced to an old Leon Schuster song while dressed in his Springbok fan gear. The Afrikaans song brought back many memories for several South Africans.

Source: Briefly News