RWC: Springbok Fans Are Fuming Over Former Tennis Player Roger Federer Holding the All Blacks Jersey

• The picture of Roger and an unknown man posing with him holding the All Blacks jersey was posted on Instagram
• Former tennis player Roger Federer was seen holding the All Blacks jersey after supporting the Boks during the final rugby game
• Springboks were fuming over Roger's picture and demanded he return the jersey as he is one of them

Retired Swiss tennis player Roger Federer was seen rubbing shoulders with the New Zealand rugby national team recently.

All Blacks give Roger Federer their rugby jersey

After losing the Rugby World Cup finals to the Springboks, New Zealand decided to bless half-South African tennis player Roger Federer their rugby jersey, which has all the team players' signatures.

A picture of Roger and an unknown man posing with the jersey in his hands was shared on the All Blacks Instagram page.

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Springbok fans angry over Roger Federer receiving All Blacks merch

Shortly after the picture went viral on social media, Springbok fans fumed seeing Federer holding the New Zealand rugby jersey and some of them demanded that he return it. In contrast, others questioned his loyalty to the team. See the comments below:

mattwatson_thefishingguy argued:

"Great Instagram pic, but give the jersey to someone who would bleed for the ABs. He’s a global sporting legend and a phenomenal human, but that jersey means nothing to him. He’s probably celebrating with the Boks right now."

corichats was confused by Roger's stunt:

"He was proudly shown in the audience during the game wearing a Springboks jersey, so I’m confused about this photo. I used to adore Federer, but I'm a bit disappointed with his support... or lack thereof."

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themostinterestingmaninthe516 said:

"Guy was wearing Boks gear the whole game."

glenstewart007 said they must take it back:

"Take it back. He’s in the crowd with a SA jersey on and a scarf."

shamielaben shared:

"Roger Federer supports the Springboks. Waste of a good jersey to give to him."

sjreallife argued:

"What a waste of an amazing shirt... he was wearing the wrong one during the game!"

derek.henderson.503 wrote:

"Take it back... SA supporter there."

baarsagram said:

"@rogerfederer, what colour was your scarf during the game? Give this jersey back!"

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Source: Briefly News