OPresident Cyril Ramaphosa says he is hopeful that he will lift the Webb Ellis Cup in France. Images: X/@Presidency_ZA and @Springboks.
‘Stronger together’: Ramaphosa hails Springboks for their victory
Speaking to Springboks coach Ramaphosa said he will be at the 2023 Rugby World Cup final in France and wants to lift the Webb Ellis Cup.
OPresident Cyril Ramaphosa says he is hopeful that he will lift the Webb Ellis Cup in France. Images: X/@Presidency_ZA and @Springboks.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the Springboks on their Rugby World Cup quarter-final victory over France.
The Springboks defeated France with a final score of 29-28 in an intense game on Sunday, 15 October.
RAMAPHOSA CONGRATULATES SPRINGBOKS
The Springboks will face off with England on Saturday, 21 October.
In November 2019, the Springboks defeated England in the Rugby World Cup final in Japan.
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Following the victory, Ramaphosa said that the nation is proud of the Boks’ advance to the semi-finals in a game that was an incredible athletic display and a metaphor for the country.
“We are indeed stronger when we come together in our diversity, and we create opportunities for people to live their passion, fulfill their potential, and display their talents. But we’re also together on days when we struggle and create the space for people to come back from difficulty and continue the journey to victory with us.
The President said out of the 20 nations in the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the Springboks delighted and inspired the nation whether they were on the field, on the bench, or in the coaches’ box.
“We wish the Springboks the very best as they prepare for what we hope will be another unforgettable victory,” he added.
