SEE | A-list applause: Celebrities hail Springboks’ thrilling semi-final win

Cape Town — South Africa is in a celebratory mood following the Springboks’ nail-biting semi-final victory over England.

Many, including celebrities, have paid tribute to the Boks.

If Mzansi thought the quarter-final against France was stress-inducing, the semi-final got heart rates up and the collective relief  the country felt when the final whistle blew meant one thing only – we were on our way to another final!

Many celebrities took to social media to celebrate the victory and express their relief. No doubt the entire country is looking forward to next week’s epic final against New Zealand.

Take a look at some of Mzansi’s best reactions on X below:

I think we all need to see cardiologists after the last two weeks 😭😭😩🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 #RSAvsENG #Springboks ! Off to the finals 🏉🚀🚀

— Nandi Madida (@Nandi_Madida) October 21, 2023

When I say, THE GREATEST NATION IN THE WORLD. 🇿🇦💪🏾💪🏾

— Bonang Matheba 👑 (@Bonang) October 21, 2023

This is what #Springboks did to South Africans last night, yoh… pic.twitter.com/dxeS8Zo7sQ

— Humbu Thisnoti ™ (@RealHumbu) October 22, 2023

Ready for the finals 💚 #Springboks #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/FUGRmW173O

— Londie London (@londie_london) October 22, 2023

What the Springbok victory meant to South Africans. Kids everywhere crying. My favourite is the guy lifting a couch 😂🤣😂 pic.twitter.com/uyax84Bj2E

— Khaya Dlanga (@khayadlanga) October 22, 2023

It’s coming home ⁦@rugbyworldcup⁩ I believe ⁦@Springboks⁩ #Mayibuye pic.twitter.com/XKecZOqNUG

— Lucas Radebe (@LucasRadebe) October 21, 2023

At the end of the day we are South Africa….!!!

Azishe!!! Second Half!!🫱🏼‍🫲🏾

🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦#Springboks #RugbyWorldCup pic.twitter.com/p4gMuuXUdq

— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) October 21, 2023

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Compiled by Matthew Petersen