The offices of the SOUTH AFRICA RUGBY UNION were damaged, but the thieves did not want to borrow the World Cup trophy.
Images of the crime shared on social media, showing Americans storming the premises.
According to The Guardian, they stole Springbok shirts and a number of laptops.
However, the clip shows them leaving the World Cup trophy won by South Africa last month.
One of the thieves looks at the cutlery and goes outside to assess whether it is worth taking.
But he instead leaves it on the worktop and goes looking for other valuables.
This detail left enthusiasts in hysterics who took to Twitter for a reaction.
One of them said, “In my opinion, quite patriotic. They stole documents, but they left behind the object that generated national pride and team spirit among South Africans. “
Another added, “Hahaha, that’s so funny. “
A third responded, “Patriotic thieves, right? ??»
While a fourth responded, “? So many questions. “
And a fifth said, “I’m not going to say they’re All Blacks enthusiasts but. . . “
South Africa redefined its crown by winning a record fourth Rugby World Cup at the end of October.
The Springboks beat New Zealand 12-11 in a desperately close final after seeing off hosts France and 2003 winners in England in the previous two rounds.
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