South Africans don’t want Ramaphosa to take credit for the Springboks win.
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‘Stronger together’: Ramaphosa hails Springboks
President Cyril Ramaphosa says sport has the power to lift the spirits of nations after Springboks lifted the Webb Ellis Cup.
South Africans don’t want Ramaphosa to take credit for the Springboks win.
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@cyrilramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the Springboks after their historic 2023 Rugby World Cup victory at the Stade de France on Saturday night.
The Springboks claimed their Rugby World Cup victory over New Zealand, making South Africa the first country to win the championship four times.
RAMAPHOSA CONGRATULATES SPRINGBOKS
Ramaphosa who was also present at the stadium and lifted the Webb Ellis Cup offered his congratulations to the team, as well as the coaching team, the broader squad and the team management, and technical and support staff.
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The President said Stronger Together is a belief that came to life for Springbok supporters all around our country and continent, and the world.
“Sport has the power to transform individuals’ lives and lift the spirits of entire nations.
“Tonight [Saturday], Siya Kolisi and the 2023 World Cup champions have gifted us an extraordinary, inspired and inspiring national achievement that lifts our hearts and hoists our flag even higher,” President Ramaphosa said.
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PRESIDENT TO ADDRESS THE NATION
Meanwhile, the President is expected to address the nation on Monday, 30 October at 20:00.
