Roland Schoeman

My message to Bafana Bafana Look around. Take it in. Most South Africans never get to stand where you’re standing today. You do. Not because someone gave it to you. Because you earned it. Every sprint. Every tackle. Every sacrifice. Every day nobody was watching. You belong here. Don’t confuse nerves with fear. What you’re feeling is privilege. It’s excitement. It’s the reward for years of work. For the next ninety minutes, don’t play hoping something special happens. Play knowing you are the ones who can make it happen. When that whistle blows, be brave. Trust each other. Fight for every ball. Leave everything on this field. Because when you walk off tonight, make sure there isn’t a single ounce left to give. Go make South Africa proud.

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