Johannesburg, South Africa
September 26, 2015 10:11am CST
Yes. Today (Saturday) is South Africa vs Samoa in the Rugby World Cup! South Africa has to win this game, it is a matter of pride, and so much else.
So where will you find me this afternoon? I will be glued to the tv, is where I will be!
I am willing South Africa to win with all my might! Even ex South African Cricketer Allan Donald gave them a pep talk last night, that I hope will help!
My cousin and her husband who live in England will be supporting South Africa, of course, but will also be watching England vs Wales, a game that will be played after South Africa vs Samoa tonight.
As for me, I will be saying a little prayer and saying, go "Springboks"! Will you join me in wishing them all the best?
I will be editing in the results of the game, let us hope I will be doing a victory dance!
And Yes! South Africa beat Samoa 46 points to 6! I do not have a voice left! I am doing a victory dance! I think everyone in South Africa is doing a victory dance! Care to join me? Care to join us? Go Springboks!
8 responses
• United Kingdom
26 Sep 15
Yaaay SA !!!!! So pleased for you Catherine - they showed their true form this time.
I was rooting for you all the way. I hope England do the same now.
• South Africa
26 Sep 15
@bluesa Well those two anthems will have us goosy chilled. Love the Welsh anthem. May the best team win
• Johannesburg, South Africa
26 Sep 15
@Inlemay , can you imagine the atmosphere there? England in front of their home crowd. The Welsh just as determined. Goosy times indeed!
• Johannesburg, South Africa
26 Sep 15
Thank you Janet! I am so everloving relieved! I know my cousin will be hoping for a double victory and celebration tonight. And I say to you, Good Luck to England!
• Italy
26 Sep 15
I am sure you are busy watching the game, good luck, I keep my fingers crossed for you.
• Johannesburg, South Africa
26 Sep 15
Thank you so much
@LadyDuck ! I just heard the Anthems. Fingers crossed! :-)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
26 Sep 15
@LadyDuck , we won! Thank you for crossing your fingers, it looks like it worked! Whoo-hoo! :-)
• Italy
27 Sep 15
@bluesa Wow, this is exciting, I am so happy, I see below that also Lany
@Inlemay is celebrating.
• New Zealand
26 Sep 15
I haven't seen the game yet, as it was at the wrong time for us, but I'll watch the replay later. I heard the score though and was so pleased for you and Lany . I enjoyed the game where Wales beat England.
• New Zealand
26 Sep 15
@bluesa and it's a long way from over.
• Johannesburg, South Africa
26 Sep 15
@valmnz , thank you, it is great celebrations here! My cousin in England is torn though, both weekends someone she supports has lost. This World Cup is full of surprises.
• Johannesburg, South Africa
27 Sep 15
What a relief after last week's disaster. Hopefully now people will stop expecting the worst.
• Johannesburg, South Africa
27 Sep 15
@Gina145 , it was a huge relief, but each game ahead will be tough, so nerves will keep being frayed. Here is hoping for the best though.
• South Africa
26 Sep 15
Thank goodness we raked in a win. And a bonus point. The game could have had much more savor, but a winner should never complain.
• South Africa
26 Sep 15
I meant score. My iPad is thinking for me
• South Africa
27 Sep 15
@bluesa please dont klap any player - they are injured enough = ha ha captain returning home with broken jaw =
• Johannesburg, South Africa
26 Sep 15
@Inlemay , that is odd, I do not get technology, truly, I answered you, and now nothing. So I will try again. I have no voice left, and a slight headache. I can seriously klap Pollard for missing those kicks. But, we won. Yippeee! I understand about the iPad. :-)
• Goodfellow, Texas
26 Sep 15
Ms Catherine (
@blueSA ) Perhaps someone let all of the air out of the coconuts the Samoans have been using in their rugby practices.
• New Zealand
27 Sep 15
@Ceerios I'd like to see the USA team front up against the Samoans!
• Johannesburg, South Africa
26 Sep 15
Mr. Gus ,
@Ceerios , you know, that might just be the case. But, instead of pondering on that, I shall just continue doing a victory dance. :-)
• United Kingdom
27 Sep 15
OH boy that is some result. I bet you shattered some windows with the screams!
• Johannesburg, South Africa
27 Sep 15
Ha ha. I almost did. My poor voice is still recovering! And to think I will be going through all this again against Scotland. Sheesh.
• Canada
22 Dec 15
Where you are its Rugby and where i am its Football. I love that you are so involved with your favorite teams...
• Johannesburg, South Africa
22 Dec 15
Thank you :-). I think I can drive people nutty with it sometimes, and it is great you all love Football so much. :-)
