Johannesburg – The national senior rugby team, affectionately called the Springboks, will be carrying the hopes of the nation and flying the South African flag at the Rugby World Cup in France.
The World Cup begins on Friday with the hosts France playing against New Zealand.
Defending world champions – the Springboks – open the defence of their title against Scotland on Sunday, 10 September 2023), Kick-off time: 17:45.
For the Springboks, this is a familiar territory as they embark on a campaign to defend the cup which they have won on many occasions.
For many years, the Springboks have been unifiers and the pride of the nation, hoisting the South African flag locally and globally.
“The African National Congress (ANC) joins the South African rugby and sport-loving nation in support of the Springboks on their campaign to bring the coveted trophy home,” said spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri.
“The national mood is high, buoyed by the positive posture, preparedness, mental and physical strength, and determination to win the World Cup, raising the nation’s pride.
“For the duration of the World Cup, the ANC, together with all South Africans, will be cheering the Boks, singing Shosholoza, and waving the nation’s flag in support.
“Go Bokke!”
Meanwhile, the wrangling between DSTv (MultiChoice) and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) continues and it seems likely the public broadcaster will be unable to show any live matches.
The SABC is refusing to pay MultiChoice R37,7 million for the rights to broadcast live all potential Springbk games.
Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Goodenough Zizi Kodwa has urged the public broadcaster to speedily find a way to secure the broadcast rights from SuperSport.
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