No DNA, just RSA! Ellis Park comes alive with ‘beautiful’ anthem [video]
· The South African
South Africans belted out the national anthem, sung by Jodi Fredericks, at the Springboks first test match of the year in Ellis Park.
The Boks beat England 45-21 on Saturday, 4 July.
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WATCH: NATIONAL ANTHEM HAS SOUTH AFRICANS BEAMING AT ELLIS PARK
On Saturday, the Springboks tasted sweet victory in their first test match with a win over their rugby rivals, England.
Performing the national anthem was Cape Town singer Jodi Fredericks, who hit all the right notes. Springboks like Siya Kolisi – who sat out the match due to injury – and Cheslin Kolbe were amongst some of the players who passionately sang along with the crowd.
The singer was praised for her uplifting and inspiring rendition of Nkosi Sikelel iAfrica.
X user @anne_ngwenya tweeted: “She sang so beautifully 🥹”, while @goodwill.christian added: “No DNA just RSA . Our anthem is literally the best”.
Watch the performance below…
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SPRINGBOKS FANS PACK ELLIS PARK
Despite earlier concerns about audience attendance, reportedly due to expensive ticket prices, Springboks fans came out in droves to fill up Ellis Park.
The 65 000 seater stadium appeared to be packed to capacity.
Springboks enter Ellis Park to fireworks! Big test vs England awaits. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/X46P8oDdYG
— Simon Burke (@SimonBurkesport) July 4, 2026
“Which SARU salesman shifted 10k tickets in the space of 3 hours because Ellis Park is rammed!”, tweeted @rugby_ap
In the lead-up to the game, SA Rugby slashed ticket prices, which were snapped up by eager Bok fans.