Siya Kolisi Leads Springboks’ Message of Support to Bafana Bafana Ahead of World Cup

• The Springboks players have come together to show support to Bafana Bafana as they are set to face Mexico in their 2026 World Cup opener
• Springboks captain Siya Kolisi led his teammates in a viral video shared by several platforms on social media on Thursday afternoon
• The South African Rugby Union were also not left behind as Hugo Broos and his team received massive support from Mzansi

With Bafana Bafana preparing to kick off their FIFA World Cup campaign against Mexico on Thursday, June 11, 2026, South Africans from all corners of the country will be rallying behind the national team as they step onto football's biggest stage.

Messages of encouragement have been flooding in from across Mzansi, with several Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks also lending their voices in support of Hugo Broos' side.

The Springboks are currently in camp as they prepare for their first game in 2026 against the Barbarians, with the SA'A team set to face Zimbabwe.

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Vodacom rugby, Springboks send message to Bafana

Springboks superstars Franco Mostert, Jesse Kriel, Bongi Mbonambi, Ox Nche, Eben Etzebeth, and Vincent Koch were all present in the video shared by Vodacom rugby on X, and their message to Bafana Bafana was basically encouraging the boys and reminding them that the whole country is rooting for them as they face one of the host nations in their opening match.

In another touching video shared on X, this time it was the Springboks captain, Siya Kolisi, leading other players in encouraging Bafana Bafana with a song and dance to show support for the boys.

SA Rugby show support for Bafana Bafana

In the same vein, South African Rugby Union president Mark Alexander also showed support to Bafana Bafana as they prepare to face Mexico in their opening fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The association president released a statement showing that the union are behind Hugo Broos and the South African national team as they represent the country in the global football competition in North America.

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"Dear SAFA leadership, coach Hugo Broos and team, On behalf of the South African Rugby Union, I would like to extend our heartfelt support and best wishes to Bafana Bafana as you begin your FIFA World Cup journey," the statement reads.

"Your commitment, discipline and unwavering passion reflect the very best of South African sport, inspiring hope and unity throughout our country.

"We proudly stand with you and have every confidence that you will display resilience, teamwork and excellence on the global stage. May your campaign be a successful one and further strengthen the pride shared by all South Africans. With respect and solidarity, Mark Alexander, President, SA Rugby."

Bafana train under tight security in Mexico

Briefly News also reported that Bafana Bafana's World Cup preparations in Mexico have unfolded under heightened security as authorities ramp up safety measures ahead of the tournament.

Hugo Broos' squad began training in Pachuca with security personnel visible around the team's base camp and training venues. The precautions form part of a wider operation across Mexico, where authorities are preparing for the arrival of millions of visitors during the FIFA World Cup.

Source: Briefly News