South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend RWC final if Springboks make it through

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will be attending the final of the Rugby World Cup next Saturday if the Springboks defeat Wales in the second semifinal tonight.

Superb showing of grit and perseverance by the @Springboks. Congratulations on a well deserved win. Wishing the team wisdom and strength for the semi-finals. We are definitely taking this one! #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/gfO7Cxv3Ar

— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) October 20, 2019

In a video on Twitter, Ramaphosa told the skipper Siya Kolisi that he will be attending the final to lift the Webb Ellis trophy, so the Springboks needs to make sure to book his ticket to the final.

The last time South Africa won the Rugby World Cup was in 2007, winning 15-6 against England. We may just have an opportunity to do it again. Earlier I spoke to Siya and assured him and the team of our unwavering support ahead of the semis against Wales. Best wishes to our boys. pic.twitter.com/4Va2TDbTVp

— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) October 26, 2019

South Africa has won both of their previous Rugby World Cup matches against Wales, beating them 17-16 in the 2011 Rugby World Cup pool stages and then 23-19 in the quarterfinals of 2015.

The winner will face England in the final next Saturday while the loser will take on the All Blacks in the bronze playoff on Friday.

South Africa will take on Wales at 9 tonight.

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