Emotional Springbok tribute brings Bryan Habana to tears
- Bryan Habana was visibly moved after watching a powerful tribute video capturing the Springboks’ recent golden era
- The emotional clip sparked a lively reaction on social media, with South Africans praising its message despite debate over the AI-generated vocals
- The heartfelt moment comes as the Springboks prepare for a challenging Test against Italy following the Azzurri’s surprise win over Australia
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Former Springbok great Bryan Habana was moved by a powerful compilation video celebrating the national team’s remarkable journey in recent years.
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The clip, which runs for just over three minutes, captures some of the most defining moments from the Springboks’ modern era, a period marked by unity, resilience, and two successive Rugby World Cup triumphs under Rassie Erasmus and Siya Kolisi.
Habana posted the video on X on Friday, 14 November 2025, admitting it left him “holding back tears”.
A video that hit home for fans
The soundtrack, titled They don’t know what we know, sparked debate online after several users noted that the vocals were AI-generated, a point raised by musician The Kiffness.
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Even so, many viewers agreed that the emotional weight of the visuals far outweighed the controversy, turning the video into a heartfelt tribute to a team that has helped unite South Africans across all walks of life.
South Africans online were moved by the song's words and shared their reactions in the comments.
@sowazis:
“Wow! What a way to start my Friday. #Priceless.”
@refiloerakhomo1:
“Ayo O.G., you are a beast. We were eating off those intercepts! My God, Bryan, you’re a legend, broski.”
@jimb_burgess:
“Wow, Brian. Whoever created this did a great job. If we can achieve unity on the field, imagine what we can do as a nation.”
@Tabletennisstan:
“Where can I download this song?”
@AnneLeonardP:
“Wow! That was so emotional. Brilliant.”
@Schwartz_RA:
“Amazing. Beautiful.”
@RosemaryStewar1:
“Fab-u-lous!”
@DiscerningDeb:
“Really! So what if it’s AI-generated? It’s still beautiful to listen to.
South Africans are pure music lovers who find emotion and connection in music. On Sunday, 9 November, Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus shared a moving video on his X account that brought many to tears.
That tribute encapsulated his caption, which was aptly, ''Danko'', in other words, saying thank you to South Africans for their unwavering support they always show to the Springboks home and away.
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Last Saturday, they put on a strong second-half performance that saw them sensationally fight back and eventually win the game against France in Stade de France.
South Africa now shifts its attention to Saturday’s clash against Italy, where Erasmus expects a fierce contest, especially after the Azzurri stunned Australia last week.
“We may have beaten them twice in the Incoming Series, but they pushed us hard in both matches,” Erasmus said.
''Their win over Australia will give them massive confidence. We respect what they’ve built over the last few years, and we know we’ll have to fight for everything.”
Erasmus added that Italy’s passionate home support in Torino will make the task even tougher, reminding fans that the hosts have beaten South Africa on Italian soil before.
Kolisi shows off new dance moves
Briefly News previously reported that Siya Kolisi was spotted dancing and showing a whole vibe in a viral video on social media.
The two-time rugby World Cup winner went viral after a video, with rugby fans also sharing their views.
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