[WATCH] 'We are the nation Nelson Mandela wanted us to be' - Ramaphosa at RWC final
"If ever we wanted anyone to put SA in a very positive light...they have done that. That is enormous," said Ramaphosa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa has become the nation Nelson Mandela wanted it to be.
In a video shared minutes before the start of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final in Japan, where South Africa faces off against England, Ramaphosa says of the Springboks: "They have put South Africa on the map."
[WATCH] 'The moment of destiny is here' - Ramaphosa to Springboks in Japan
Ramaphosa landed in Japan on Friday to support the national team and on Saturday, Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi gave him a number 6 jersey to mark the occasion, something that left a deep impression on Ramaphosa.
"If ever we wanted anyone to put SA in a very positive light...they have done that. That is enormous," said Ramaphosa.
"We are demonstrating to the world that we are a united nation," said the President.
Watch Ramaphosa' message below:
We have come a long way from 1995 to where we are today. We are demonstrating to the world that we are a diverse and united nation, the nation of Nelson Mandela. #RWCFinal pic.twitter.com/TgsBi7kCdF
— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) November 2, 2019