Too Far Ahead
Rassie walks so far ahead that his own shadow gives up, calls an Uber and asks the driver to follow him.
Comics
One Screen, Whole Village
An extension cord from the spaza shop, one TV under a tree and an uncle on the roof holding the aerial for all eighty minutes.
Green Friday
From the taxi rank to the operating theatre, the whole country turns up to work in green, and nobody needs to explain why.
One Try, One Group Chat
One try, one family WhatsApp group and supporters celebrating in Durban, Cape Town, Perth and wherever Thabo is at the same moment.
The Lucky Jersey
Tannie Marietjie’s jersey has not been washed since 1995. Then Oom Kallie did the laundry.
The Parade Wave
Gogo Nomsa was on the parade route at four. Thabo flew in overnight. The captain waved.
Nobody Move
The try came while Oom Kallie was half out of his chair. So Oom Kallie stays half out of his chair.
Kick-off at 3am
Supporting from overseas means three alarms, whispered celebrations and very patient neighbours.
Rassie Facts
Rassie Fact #010: The time zone
Rassie doesn’t change time zones.Time zones adjust to kick-off.