South African president Cyril Ramaphosa congratulated the Springboks for defeating the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship match played in Wellington on Saturday. He congratulated the Springboks for putting up a “fierce fight” against the All Blacks.
The president tweeted: “Our team showed true character from start to finish. Continue to fly the flag, you make us proud.”
A job very well done by our Springboks for the fierce fight and victory against the tough All Blacks. The determination you demonstrated today, away from home, is beyond fulfilling. Our team showed true character from start to finish. Continue to fly the flag, you make us proud. pic.twitter.com/5LKH0g7FAj
— President Cyril Ramaphosa (@CyrilRamaphosa) September 15, 2018
The win was met by scenes of utter joy. The Springboks won 36-34 in a pulsating Rugby Championship clash in Wellington on Saturday. It was the Boks’ first win since 2009 on Kiwi soil and the first time in seven attempts that they managed to win in the New Zealand capital.
Bok No 8 Warren Whiteley was the man of the match superb. He was literally everywhere as he put his body on the line, while also taking over the captaincy from Siya Kolisi in the 66thminute and displaying customary calmness. His try-saving tackle on All Black replacement scrumhalf TJ Perenara was a highlight.
