"You Can Hear the Enthusiasm": Springboks Fans Cheer Xhosa Commentary on Ethan Hooker Try

• The Springboks fought back from an early red card setback to claim a memorable victory over Italy in the ongoing Autumn Series
• Young star Ethan Hooker made headlines by scoring his first-ever try for South Africa, cementing his place in the team and thrilling fans with a spectacular finish
• South African rugby fans went wild over the IsiXhosa commentary that captured every dramatic moment of Hooker’s try

The Springboks defeated Italy over the weekend in the ongoing Autumn Series at Allianz Arena in Turin. Despite an early setback after Franco Mostert received a red card while the score was still 0-0, the team dug deep and found the motivation to win against all odds.

Head coach Rassie Erasmus made several changes to the squad that beat France last weekend, giving opportunities to new faces.

Veteran and World Cup winner Handre Pollard returned after missing several matches due to the emergence of young fly-half Sacha-Feinberg Mngomezulu, who has made the number 10 jersey his own.

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Ethan Hooker impressed by scoring his first-ever try for the Springboks memorably, while Zachary Porthen earned his second test cap following his debut against Japan earlier in November.

IsiXhosa commentary wins hearts of Springboks fans

South Africans were thrilled by the IsiXhosa commentary shared by SuperSport Rugby when Hooker touched down for what proved to be the Springboks’ final blow against Italy.

Fans took to social media to celebrate the moment:

@keysersozenow:

"Mfundisi, val'ibhaybhile, inkonzo iphelile, iphilile, i-phe-li-le!! Preacher, close the bible, the sermon is over, over, it's and klaar!!!"

@Tokozar:

"This is great! You can hear the enthusiasm in his voice. Well done to the commentator, he deserves a Bell."

@thobelandlebe:

"How I wish many understood the poetry of the commentary. All ingredients are contained in this artistic delivery of commentating that is dished up by these gents."

@lorrenzom:

"Xhosa commentary is so dramatic, I love it."

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@MarleyPurple:

"What about Versace and Pasta???"

@Ndlombango:

"What a pass by Williams, what a kick by Libock, what a run by Ethan, what a commentary by these Xhosa guys."

@TheEliteGent86:

"The way they say Kwagga sounds like a gunshot. Brilliant! Hamba bhikiri."

@Javastech:

"Top-tier commentary."

@Sinudeity:

"I really dig Ethan Hooker."

@sale_nine:

"So Kwagga's nickname is wrong turn or I didn't hear correctly?"

Autumn Series success continues for the Springboks

The victory over Italy marked the Springboks’ third consecutive win in the Autumn Series. They previously demolished Japan 61-7 at Wembley and defeated France 32-17.

The team now prepares for their penultimate match against Ireland next weekend, before wrapping up the series with a clash against Wales.

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Source: Briefly News