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South African tribal dancers try to frighten England Rugby team, slip all over soaking wet pitch

Published 16:42 23 Jun 2018 BST

Updated 19:17 28 Nov 2018 GMT

Reuben Pinder
South African tribal dancers try to frighten England Rugby team, slip all over soaking wet pitch

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Well that failed spectacularly

International Rugby Union is a sport full of tradition. Those traditions include: red trousers, drinking Guiness and tribal rituals. New Zealand's Haka is a sight to behold. It's hard to believe that, as hard as Rugby players proclaim to be, they don't quiver at the sight of 15 Kiwis build like brick shithouses, shouting at the top of their voices. South Africa tried something similar before today's Test against England in Cape Town, as they sent out tribal dancers to put on an intimidating display before the teams locked horns. It backfired spectacularly though, as the men ran out barefoot onto a rain sodden pitch and began to slip everywhere. https://twitter.com/RugbyInsideLine/status/1010538828522840064 They'll think twice about sending them out into such conditions in the future.

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South African tribal dancers try to frighten England Rugby team, slip all over soaking wet pitch