Siya Kolisi becomes the first man to lift back-to-back Rugby World Cups away from home
PARIS, Oct 30 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa’s 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 12-11 over New Zealand, making South Africa the first country to win the championship four times.
The President offered his congratulations to the team, as well as coaching team, the broader squad and the team management, and technical and support staff.
“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.
President Ramaphosa also commended New Zealand for a hard-fought World Cup campaign that made the All Blacks deserving finalists.
Meanwhile, the President will address the nation on Monday at 8pm.
South Africa clinched a record fourth Rugby World Cup title by doing just enough to deny 14-man New Zealand and retain their crown in a helter-skelter final in Paris.
Their latest victory means the Springboks have won half of the eight tournaments they have taken part in. South Africa were absent from the first two editions because of the sporting exile imposed by the rest of the world in reaction to the country’s apartheid government. — NNN-SANEWS
