Bok fever has hit the Grade 7 learners of Laerskool Nelspruit! They have accepted Caxton Local Media’s TikTok challenge in support of the men in green and gold.

The first school to publicly get behind the Springboks was Jeppe High School for Boys in Johannesburg, and now the primary scholars from Mbombela have sung their war cry too – with a few choreographed moves.

Although Laerskool Nelspruit called on Laerskool Bergland to showcase their Bok-gees, the challenge is on for all South African schools to rally behind the Springboks as they take on the world in defence of their Rugby World Cup title.

“Words of support are wonderful, but what speaks louder than action?” asks Caxton Local Media group editor Irma Green.

“Gather your learners and show your spirit – for your school’s unity, the Bokke, and your country. Together we are stronger, so join us in getting behind our national team.”

Accept the challenge

It’s easy to become part of the challenge. Simply publish a version of your school’s war cry on Tiktok and other social media platforms, and remember to include #StrongerTogether, #Caxton4Bokke and your school’s hashtags.

Watch the videos:

@lowvelder Caxton Local Media invited SA schools to join them in showing their support of the Springboks in the lead-up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Laerskool Nelspruit demonstrated its support of our men in green and gold. #Nellies #Caxton4Bokke #StrongerTogether #LaerskoolNelspruit #Bokke #Springboks #RWC2023 ♬ original sound – Lowveld Media

@jeppe.boys Jeppe High School for Boys and Caxton Local Media invite SA schools to join them in showing their support of the Springboks in the lead-up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The Joburg school demonstrated its support of our men in green and gold by sharing a specially performed RWC war cry on TikTok. Jeppe High School for Boys now challenges other schools to follow suit. #JeppeBoys #Caxton4Bokke #StrongerTogether #FortiNihilDifficilius #Bokke #Springboks #RWC2023 ♬ original sound – jeppe.boys