Tonga lay down the challenge to South Africa by performing the Sipi Tau ahead of their Pool B clash against the Springboks at Stade de Marseille at Rugby World Cup 2023.
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Don’t [Applause] for taka leading the C the Kingdom of Tonga representing 171 islands and tonight showcasing what they bring to the Rugby World Cup
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Great performance by Tonga on a whole, just wish this ballet before the games start would be put to bed now.
You are a great team Tonga! This was the most physical encounter I've seen at RWC23! You can be proud of your captain and your team! Much respect 🇹🇴!
Go Bokke! 🇿🇦
Tonga putting 3 tries on the Boks is impressive
baie swaak
Nice 👍
Good Game Tonga
You fought a good fight Tonga.
Congratulations to the Bokkes.
We Need Indlamu nathi as a challenge setter for our opponents
Tonga gave us our type of game.. glad this performance wasn't for nothing
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
ALWAYS A GREAT PLEASURE SEE THE ISLANDS DO THIS PERFORMANCE, RESPECT FOR THIS MAN❤
Go tongas!!!!🇹🇴❤
I like Tongan and Samoan Sipi Tau. Does Fiji also have one?
What the heck are they doing 😂😂
This is South Africa and we not scared of anything…… Hier kom die bokke 😂😂😂😂
Ooh sent shivers down my spine. I am thankful this is a prerequisite to a rugby match. It can only be terrifying before a war. The people of Tonga are a blessing to us. I really savoury those games we play against the Island teams. There is just something about their style of play and passion that is unrivalled even in New Zealand.
Whenever I watch the ABs Haka, it is impressive and doesn't disappoint but it seems to lack the passion that the Islander teams have. When I watch these guys haka-ring I can see the weaponry they would have normally brandished in a real war situation. That can only be impressive and terrifying. You guys are awesome. I am from South Africa.
No offense but the sipi tau is the least intimidating war cry of all the pacific teams. My fave is nz then samoa.
I absolutely love this tradition, gives me goosebumps 😂
My dad and my uncle was playing the game and you can see me I’m a little girl and a cousin
Who's watching this when SA Lifted the Webb Ellis Cup