President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his visit to Japan to brag about the Springboks and their record-breaking World Cup victories. He’s also handed out numerous supporter T-shirts to the country that is the second home to many South African rugby players.
The 72-year-old has wrapped up his trip attending the Tokyo International Conference on African Development over the weekend.
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA BRAGS ABOUT WORLD CHAMPIONS
In several TikTok clips posted by Head of Digital Communications in the Presidency, Athi Geleba, Cyril Ramaphosa was seen bragging about the Springboks to various Japanese dignitaries. During his trip, Ramaphosa also gave away many Springbok supporter shirts.
Japan has shown a growing interest in rugby, particularly after hosting the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
In one clip, Ramaphosa holds up the shirt, as he says to an official: “This is a token of remembrance from the Springboks…and you know, of course, we are the World Champions. Don’t forget that one. Four times”
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SPRINGBOKS WHO PLAY AT JAPANESE CLUBS
Japan is the second home for many Springbok players who play in the country at club level.
They include;
- Faf de Klerk – Yokohama Canon Eagles
- Franco Mostert – Honda Heat
- Kurt-Lee Arendse – Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars
- Damian De Allende – Saitama Wild Knights
- Jessie Kriel – Yokohama Canon Eagles
- Cheslin Kolbe – Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath
- Kwagga Smith – Shizuoka Blue Revs
- Manie Libbok – Hanazono Kintetsu Liners
DO YOU THINK MORE SPRINGBOK PLAYERS WILL PLAY IN JAPAN AT CLUB LEVEL?
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