It's touch and go, but Ramaphosa hopes to be at the RWC final
"He has indicated that his wish and his desire is to be there with Siya [Kolisi] and the team when they lift the Web Ellis Cup, so we are trying to make the arrangements for him to attend that final in Japan on Saturday."
President Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson, Khusela Diko, says Ramaphosa hopes to attend the Rugby World Cup final in Japan this weekend if his schedule allows.
The Springboks will be playing in the final in the hopes of continuing their sequence of being crowned world champions at 12-year intervals.
However, the inauguration of Botswana's President is set to take place this weekend, following elections in that country.
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"The President is very excited about the performance of the Springboks int eh World Cup to date," says Diko.
"He has indicated that his wish and his desire is to be there with Siya [Kolisi] and the team when they lift the Web Ellis Cup, so we are trying to make the arrangements for him to attend that final in Japan on Saturday."
Ramaphosa called the Springbosk in Japan on the eve fo their semi-final match against Wales, saying: “I’m coming to the final to lift the (Webb Ellis) trophy with you. Book me a ticket for the final. Give it your very best and know you are doing it for all of us. Strength to all of you.”