Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie has praised the solidarity of the Springboks, driven by coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi.
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has praised Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi for helping to unite South Africa through rugby.
He said: “When you look at the Springboks on TV, and then when you are with them, you see there isn’t that nonsense. This is one team, one country. They are unifying us. He said: “The Springboks must be shown on SABC. People should watch the national team on the national broadcaster. This team belongs to the people.”Speaking in a one-on-one interview with SA Rugby this week, Springboks captain Rassie Erasmus revealed the motivation behind the team’s hard work.
He continued: “South Africans find a way…we’ve got lots of challenges, but we always seem to find a way.”He said: “We know what this team has meant . Not just in sport but to our country in general. Springboks captain Siya Kolisi says it will be “special” for the world champions to play at home when they face Ireland on Saturday. Image: X: @springboks
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