Springboks AI-song becomes viral anthem [watch]
The Springboks new anthem - 'They Don't Know What We Know' - was originally created using AI, and now sung by vocalist Anslin Gysman.
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What started as a song generated by artificial intelligence has evolved into an official Springboks anthem.
The catchy tune – They Don’t Know What We Know – has launched just months ahead of the kick-off of South Africa’s rugby test season.
SPRINGBOKS SONG – FROM AI TO ANTHEM
This week, Cape Town singer Anslin Gysman officially debuted They Don’t Know What We Know, a song commissioned by SA Rugby as the Springboks’ anthem.
This song is for everyone of you who dares to dream beyond what the naked eye can see!
Gysman – a finalist from season three of The Voice SA – revealed that he was invited to audition to sing the song and became overwhelmed by emotion throughout the process.
“I cried real tears because it felt as if I could sense the healing and restorative properties of this song for South Africa…I haven’t felt this warm on the inside for a long time.”
The lyrics of They Don’t Know What We Know – based on the Afrikaans tagline “Hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie”, made famous by UFC fighter Dricus du Plessis, was originally created by an artist named Skiwi, who is a Springbok fan.
Skiwi used AI to create the song’s tune and visuals, which went viral on social media.
He shared on his Facebook account: “What an incredible journey. I feel deeply honoured that something I wrote for the love of the team and our country has grown into something that so many people are connecting with.
He added: “Seeing thousands and thousands of comments from fans across South Africa has been incredibly heartwarming”.
2026 TEST MATCH SCHEDULE
Here is the current Springboks test match schedule for this year
Barbarians vs SA – 20 June, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha (non-cap match)
England vs SA – 4 July, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Scotland vs SA– 11 July, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Wales vs SA – 18 July, Kings Park, Durban
New Zealand vs SA – 22 August, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
29 August, Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
5 September, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
12 September, M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore
Australia vs SA – 27 September, Optus Stadium, Perth
Italy vs SA – 6-8 November, TBC
France vs SA – 13 November, Stade de France in Paris.
Ireland vs SA – 21 November, Aviva Stadium, Dublin
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