"Our Hearts Are Kiwi": South African Rugby Fans Beg New Zealand to Adopt Them in Video
- A group of South African All Blacks fans sparked debate after holding a sign at a rugby event asking New Zealand to adopt them
- The video was posted on 16 August 2026 and quickly went viral for its cheeky message about national sporting loyalty
- Fellow South Africans flooded the comments with strong opinions on where their loyalty should lie
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A group of South African rugby fans caused quite a stir on 16 August 2026 when they appeared at a rugby event wearing All Blacks jerseys. They stood behind a barricade outside the venue holding up a handmade sign declaring their love for New Zealand.
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The video spread quickly online, drawing thousands of comments from South Africans who had a lot to say about the group's choice of allegiance. They held up a poster which read:
"ADOPT US. WE'RE SOUTH AFRICAN, BUT OUR HEARTS ARE KIWI."
The lighthearted clip by @rugbysgreatestrivalrytour hit a very real nerve back home. For many South Africans, supporting the All Blacks over the Springboks is more than just a sporting preference. Watch the video that got everyone talking below:
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South African All Black fans divide Mzansi
Fellow South Africans had plenty to say about the clip:
@andries_999 wrote:
"How are you even SOUTH AFRICAN if you don't even support your own Country? 🇿🇦💚💛 Feel free to leav😘😂"
@davidjameswatson shared:
"As a South African living in NZ this is embarrassing. No matter how good or bad your country is doing at a sport, you rep your colours"
@bergsteigerulo saw the humour:
"Funny. I am in the US and I wish South Africa would adopt me!"
@francoisdewaal123 was brief:
"Voetsek kindly then."
@barth.sharon cheered them on:
"Take them please. 👏👏"
@viljoenliam offered a simple solution:
"If you don't support the country you live in, then go and live in the country you support 👏"
@ammo_dog offered a surprising perspective:
"I left SA 27 years ago. Been in the US for 25. Our home is on the market. Moving back."
@garryrock summed up many people's instinct:
"As a South African, I went straight to the comments section 🤣"
Other Briefly News stories about South African pride
- Layla Kolbe reposted criticism of South Africans who continue to support the All Blacks over local rugby teams, igniting a discussion on representation in South African rugby.
- The mixed reception the All Blacks received from South African rugby fans ahead of the Greatest Rugby Rivalry Series sparked an intense debate online.
- All Blacks' upcoming four-Test series against South Africa is set to reach new heights as both teams vie for an early advantage.
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