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South Africa:
Springboks Humbled by Superb Support in South Africa
South African Rugby, 6 November 2019
The trophy tour kicks off in Gauteng on Thursday, 7 November, with the Bok bus travelling through parts of Pretoria, Johannesburg and Soweto Read more »
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South Africa:
Siya - I Begged Rassie to Lift Trophy With Me
News24Wire, 6 November 2019
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has revealed that he begged coach Rassie Erasmus to lift the Webb Ellis Cup with him on Saturday. Read more »
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South Africa:
Country's Rugby Body Must Run With This World Cup Win
New Frame, 4 November 2019
Siya Kolisi wrote his name in rugby folklore when he became the first black Springbok captain to lead the South African side to glory in the Rugby World Cup. But can SA Rugby build… Read more »
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South Africa:
World Cup Win Is Motivation for Youth Back in Eastern Cape - Makazole Mapimpi
News24Wire, 5 November 2019
Makazole Mapimpi, the first South African to score a try in a Rugby World Cup final, says the win is a huge victory and motivation for the youth of the Eastern Cape, especially his… Read more »
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South Africa:
EFF Benches Itself As MPs Sing, Dance to Celebrate the Springboks' Victory
News24Wire, 5 November 2019
Olé, Olé, Olé and Shosholoza rang through the National Assembly chamber on Tuesday afternoon as a motion congratulating the Springboks on the Rugby World Cup… Read more »
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South Africa:
Springboks' Win Unites SA
SAnews.gov.za, 5 November 2019
The Springboks have through their victory in the 2019 Rugby World Cup united South Africa, says Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa. Read more »
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South Africa:
Hope Springs Eternal After World Cup Win, But...
New Frame, 5 November 2019
The Springboks' Rugby World Cup triumph will have a lasting impact on a sport that is still viewed along the colour line. It lifted the mood of the country, but there are things… Read more »
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South Africa:
Churlish Pseudo-Revolutionary Tweets About Our Rugby Victory Should Be Ignored
Daily Maverick, 6 November 2019
When the EFF's Mbuyiseni Ndlozi feeds us vitriol with his tweet on the victory of Makazole Mapimpi and Faf de Klerk, we need to tell him to sit down. With these young men,… Read more »
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South Africa:
Forget Race - This Rugby Triumph Was a Win for All South Africans
Daily Maverick, 6 November 2019
Siya Kolisi did not struggle to play rugby in the township of Zwide, make his way to Grey High School, get into the Bok team and win the World Cup for white South Africans. He did… Read more »