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Rugby Player Honours Tshabalala with Iconic Celebration

Rugby Player Honours Tshabalala with Iconic Celebration

The iconic Siphiwe Tshabalala celebration has officially made a comeback, this time, a rugby player recreated Shabba's dance.

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In Monday's Varsity Cup rugby action, a University of Free State (Shimlas) player paid special tribute to Bafana Bafana legend, Siphiwe Tshabalala.

The Shimlas player, Zane Bester did Tshabalala's momentous goal celebration from Bafana's opening 2010 FIFA World Cup match at the FNB Stadium.

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Let's take a closer look at Bester's version of the Shabba dance...

Rugby player does Shabba dance

Siphiwe Tshabalala's goal celebration in Bafana Bafana's opening 2010 FIFA World Cup match has gone down in history as one of the most memorable World Cup moments in recent times.

The "Shabba Dance" is enjoying a bit of a resurgence after Atletico Madrid players Antoine Griezmann and Rodrigo De Paul did it on Saturday to celebrate one of the Frenchman's goals in Atleti's 3-1 win over Girona.

Shabba's celebration has reached the rugby field after Shimlas centre Zane Bester intercepted the ball to score a converted try, helping his team beat the University of Stellenbosch – he went on to celebrate in true Shabba style:

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Here's a look at Griezmann and De Paul's effort:

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Siphiwe Tshabalala of South Africa celebrates scor
Siphiwe Tshabalala of South Africa celebrates scoring the first goal with team mates during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Group A match between Bafana Bafana and Mexico at the FNB Stadium on 11 June 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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