State of Origin spectators were left absolutely stunned by stage actress Ruva Ngwenya’s rendition of the national anthem at Game 3 in Brisbane on Wednesday.
Musical star Tina Turner, 31, who was criticised on social media last year for her “tragic” performance at the NRL Grand Final, took to the stage at Suncorp Stadium and shocked the crowd with her candid take on the Advance Australia Fair.
NRL fans quickly took to social media to praise the former Neighbours actress for bringing her A-game to the famous sporting match.
“Ruva Ngwenya has some pretty good lungs,” one fan gushed.
“This is how you sing a hymn,” a second person wrote, adding a thumbs-up and fire emoji.
“The girl who sang the National Anthem was amazing,” commented a third viewer, alongside three clapping hands emojis.
Elsewhere, one fan remembered the seasoned pro for her performance in the NRL Grand Final.
“Double dipping in the musical ‘Tina’ was not on my Origin bingo card,” they wrote.
State of Origin spectators were left absolutely stunned by stage actress Ruva Ngwenya’s rendition of the national anthem at the third match in Brisbane on Wednesday.
Musical star Tina Turner, 31, who was criticised on social media last year for her “tragic” performance at the NRL Grand Final, took to the stage at Suncorp Stadium and shocked the crowd with her candid take on the Advance Australia Fair.
Ruva looked regal that night in a floor-length black ensemble that featured eye-catching shoulder detailing.
She wore her hair up in a majestic hairstyle and complemented her stunning look with gold jewelry.
The crowd reaction to her performance was very different to when she played in the NRL Grand Final in October dressed as the late Tina Turner and performed a medley of her signature songs.
At the time, viewers branded his chant “tragic” and a “poor tribute” to Turner, who was famous for performing enthusiastically at NRL Grand Finals in the 1990s.
Ruva looked regal that night in a floor-length black ensemble that featured eye-catching shoulder detailing.
She wore her hair up in a majestic hairstyle and complemented her stunning look with gold jewelry.
NRL fans quickly took to social media to praise the former Neighbours actress for bringing her A-game to the famous sporting match.
Many viewers were unimpressed, with several comparing the cover act to something they would see at a local RSL and mocking the act with funny memes.
“Looks like the NRL got its entertainment from Rooty Hill RSL,” one person wrote on social media.
“This Tina Turner impersonator is something you’d see at the Rooty Hill RSL with a voucher for a free standard drink. It’s fucking tragic,” said another.
Fortunately, Ruva’s incredible performance in Wednesday’s match redeemed her in the eyes of fans, who couldn’t stop praising her singing.
The reaction to her performance was very different to that when she played in the NRL Grand Final in October dressed as the late Tina Turner and performed a medley of her most iconic songs. Pictured at the event
