Turns out Ed Sheeran is now a big Springboks and Proteas fan [photos]

That's the stuff! Ed Sheeran performed for the first time during the South African leg of his Divide tour on Saturday night and brought the house down with a barnstorming performance. He didn't really need to do much more to enthral the audience, but of course, he pulled out the Springboks jersey

Ed Sheeran loves South Africa it's official! The Ipswich-born guitarist and singer put the rugby top on halfway through his set at the FNB Stadium, much to the delight of all South Africans in attendance. We've got to admit, it bloody well suits him:

We've all fell to our knees while wearing a Springboks jersey before Photo: Amaara / Twitter Even up in the Gods, it's a good look Photo: Edgar Rathbone / Twitter The Divide Tour latest news: Ed returns to the same arena on Sunday night, to deliver his third and final performance in Johannesburg in the past three months. The Brit rocker also put in a powerhouse performance during the Global Citizen Festival last December, culminating in a duet with The Carters.

That event was marred by security issues afterwards, with scores of concert-goers getting mugged on their way out of the venue. Blame was placed with the police and local transport companies, who were both unable to manage the flow of attendees leaving the arena.

However, safety measures have been bumped up spectacularly since that fateful evening: The Johannesburg Metro Police aren't playing games here and revealed the extent of their operation at Soccer City.

As we embark on the 2nd day of the #EdSheeran Concert at the #FNBStadium #JMPD has deployed 114 Officers, 53 Traffic Wardens 47 Patrol vehicles & 8 Horses to manage & control traffic in & around the #FNBPrecinct

We continue to ensure that all those attending the Event are safe pic.twitter.com/6lYErWKsAh

Jo burg Metro Police (@JoburgMPD) March 24, 2019 A member of the Proteas' A-Team? So, what's Ed been up to after Saturday's gig? Well, he bolted down to The Wanderers of course, to watch the final T20 between South Africa and Sri Lanka.

He decided to rock up in a Proteas jersey instead of his Springboks shirt this time, and he must be amassing quite the collection by now. Perhaps he's saving his Bafana Bafana kit for this evening?

Hey, we're also pretty happy watching this Proteas side, too Photo: Khalid Mohidin / Twitter .@edsheeran is certainly enjoying the sun and cricket in Jo'burg. #SAvSL #T20 cc @FXTraderScalper @nicolatheron @RusselArnold69 pic.twitter.com/jyZvXWIhmE

Lourin Capital Ltd (@LourinCapital) March 24, 2019 Looks like Ed is in love with the team of brus (sorry, couldn't help it). Although, he's always had a bit of a soft-spot for Mzansi. Just before his career properly took off, he Tweeted this gem about the time he gatecrashed a house party full of South Africans. May we ask, who exactly is his Afrikaans teacher?

I m at a house party with a load of south africans and it s "poes kiff" yaah brah

Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) February 27, 2010 Tags: Ed SheeranFNB stadiumProteasSouth AfricaSpringboks

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