President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the Springboks on their 29-28 Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final victory over France yesterday.

MAKING IT TO THE SEMI-FINALS

The Springboks' win in France will see them battle it out at the semi-finals against England this coming weekend. In a statement this morning, Ramaphosa congratulated the 2023 host nation France on a performance that made the encounter in Paris a tense and dramatic game that was enjoyed by a stadium audience of 80 000 and millions of people around the world. In November 2019, the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup final in Japan, defeating England.

HOPING FOR ANOTHER VICTORY

Ramaphosa said he was proud of the nation's rugby team. "As a nation, we are proud of the Springboks' advance to the semi-finals in a game that was an incredible athletic display as well as a metaphor for our country. We are indeed stronger together when we come together in our diversity, and we create opportunities for people to live their passion, fulfil their potential,and display their talents," he said. He said out of the 20 nations in the World Cup, the Springboks delighted and inspired, whether they were on the field, on the bench or in coaches' box. "We wish the Springboks the very best as they prepare for what we hope will be another unforgettable victory next week," the President added.