Ramaphosa jets off to Japan for Rugby World Cup final
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to join the Springboks in Japan as they take on England in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday.
In a statement, his office confirmed the president will lend his support to the Springboks in a bid to promote unity.
The Boks are aiming to win the tournament for a third time when they take on England on the showpiece finale at the International Stadium in Yokohama on Saturday.
During a post cabinet media briefing minister in the presidency also emphasized Ramaphosa's project for unify the country.
"To give concrete meaning to this support, the president will be in Japan supporting the Bokke. He will be in the grandstands there," said Mthembu.
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