After the match between South Africa and Tonga, won by the defending champions 49 to 18, players from both teams gathered and mixed, in a circle, on their knees. Some prayed, others were visibly very moved during this intense moment of communion.

All together after a fierce fight for 80 minutes. The two captains, Siya Kolisi and Ben Tameifuna, had previously shown their immense respect for each other by chatting happily when exchanging jerseys.