President Ramaphosa lauds Springboks’ historic Rugby World Cup win

President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded the Springboks, describing South Africa’s historic win at the Rugby World Cup as an extraordinary and inspiring national achievement.

This follows a historic victory against New Zealand in France on Saturday night.

Handre Pollard kicked four penalties to help South Africa to a nail-biting 12-11 victory over 14-man New Zealand.

Ramaphosa himself travelled to Paris to watch the match, and joined the Boks as they lifted the Webb Ellis trophy for the fourth time.

The Springboks are the first team in a Rugby World Cup to win the tournament for a record fourth time and to lift the Webb Ellis trophy back-to-back.

Minister in the President’s office Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said this win confirms South Africa’s highest standing in world rugby.

She said the team symbolizes the resolve, resilience, and unbreakable spirit of South Africans.

“Never has a team, which was once at the centre of dividing a nation, has risen, time and again to unite and rally the nation behind one flag, a single identity, and a nation brand. We are proud of the leadership of captain Siya Kolisi, who led the mighty team to victory. We would also like to thank the support of all South Africans and Africans.”

Ntshavheni finished off her statement with a dig at unfounded claims of racism against Bongi Mbonambi by England, saying the Webb Ellis is South Africa’s kant, an Afrikaans word for side.

-EWN

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