Video: Expats gearing up for RWC

Expats living in England are donning their rugby jerseys and brushing up on their Afrikaans swear words, eager to demonstrate their hearts still beat for the Boks. Photo by: Rogan Ward/Reuters

Expats living in England are donning their rugby jerseys and brushing up on their Afrikaans swear words, eager to demonstrate their hearts still beat for the Boks. Photo by: Rogan Ward/Reuters

Published Sep 4, 2015

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Rugby World Cup fever is starting to take hold in the UK.

South African shop owners in are stocking themselves to the hilt with Springbok gear and braai essentials, preparing for a boom in business as rugby fans fly in to watch the tournament.

Expats living in England are donning their rugby jerseys and brushing up on their Afrikaans swear words, eager to demonstrate that they may have left the country of their birth, but their hearts still beat for the Boks.

We speak to the manager of Rand Savers, a shop that makes the familiar tastes of home available just a stroll away from Trafalgar Square. They even produce biltong - and it has a reputation for being the best in London.

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