President Cyril Ramaphosa is accused of ‘jinxing’ the Springboks ahead of their RWC quarter-final clash against France.
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@cyrilramaphosa
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South Africans are concerned President Cyril Ramaphosa has ‘jinxed’ the Springboks ahead of their quarter-final clash against France.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is accused of ‘jinxing’ the Springboks ahead of their RWC quarter-final clash against France.
Images via Twitter:
@cyrilramaphosa
While he undoubtedly had the best intentions, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is accused of “jinxing” the Springboks ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash against France on Sunday.
This, after he posted a clip of his cellphone conversation with the national team, in which he revealed he had booked a plane ticket to the competition’s final.
But rugby fans are convinced the president has put unnecessary pressure on the team. They’re also worried that Cyril’s words may be a “bad omen” ahead of the highly-anticipated match.
The Boks will take on Les Bleus on Sunday, 15 October, at the Stade De France.
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CYRIL RAMAPHOSA CALLS SPRINGBOKS COACH, PLAYERS
In a post from his official Twitter or X.com account, President Cyril Ramaphosa shared his best wishes with the Springboks via a cellphone conversation.
In it, he told coach Jacques Nienaber: “By the way, I’m coming to the final. I expect to lift the trophy when I come to Paris. I’ve already booked my ticket; I will be at the final”.
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He added: “The Web Ellis trophy is for us to take, to bring back to South Africa for the fourth time. It is ours”.
In 2019, Cyril Ramaphosa helped the national team lift the Webb Ellis trophy in Japan after their defeat against England in the finals.
Will he do the same in 2023 in Paris, France?
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‘DON’T JINX IT’, SAYS MZANSI
While Cyril may have intended to wish the Springboks well, rugby fans commented that his words came off rather abrupt and presumptuous.
They are also concerned that his wish to see SA at the final could spell a bad omen for the team.
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Here’s how X users commented:
This is bad luck pic.twitter.com/IamNxEkPzg
— Ntokozo Masuku (@visse_ss) October 15, 2023
— Street Judge (@the_judges85) October 15, 2023
Ooh no pic.twitter.com/tX12e12IP6
— Wakhile M. Mbiza (@WakhileMMbiza) October 15, 2023
