[WATCH] 'The moment of destiny is here' - Ramaphosa to Springboks in Japan
"Everybody back home - man, woman, child, even the animals, even the Springboks - are totally, totally behind you," said Ramaphosa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Japan for the much-anticipated Rugby World Cup final between South Africa and England.
He visited the Springbok team on the eve of the big match to assure them of the country's support.
"Everybody back home - man, woman, child, even the animals, even the Springboks - are totally, totally behind you," said Ramaphosa.
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The President said it was a huge achievement to have made it to the final, and urged the Boks: "Forget everything else, and forget being nervous...this is the moment to look back and say wow, we've travelled an unbelievable journey to get to the final."
Watch Ramaphosa' interactions with the Springbok team below:
“Everybody back home is totally behind you and they appreciate the journey that you’ve traveled...” President @CyrilRamaphosa talks to the @Springboks ahead of the #RWCFinal taking of place in Yokohama, Japan. #StrongerTogether #RWC2019 #RWCYokohama pic.twitter.com/XcSmhm2Qza
— PresidencyZA (@PresidencyZA) November 2, 2019
Meeting the #Springboks ahead of the #RWC2019 Final #StrongerTogether https://t.co/3rXdljnbNg
— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) November 2, 2019
Ramaphosa joined the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthetwa in Japan and was greeted by a number of South Africans who are in that country for the rugby event.
TOUCHDOWN! President @CyrilRamaphosa arrives in Yokohama, Japan🇯🇵 ahead of the Rugby World Cup Final tomorrow between South Africa🇿🇦 and England🏴 . #RWC2019 #StrongerTogether #BringItHome #WebbEllisCup pic.twitter.com/JknbyhPrOh
— PresidencyZA (@PresidencyZA) November 1, 2019