The Rugby World Cup final not only had emotions on the field, but there were also particular moments in the stands of the Stade France in Paris.
And all on behalf of some celebrities who made the decision to attend this sporting event. This was the case of former Swiss tennis player Roger Federer, who was supporting South Africa because he has roots from that country on his mother’s side.
Even after the consecration of the ‘Springboks’, some videos went viral in which Federer can be seen talking to the South African players and even taking the occasional photo.
Meanwhile, the Serbian Novak Djokovic, who these days will be competing in the Paris Masters 1,000, did not miss the opportunity to watch the duel between South Africa and New Zealand.
And ‘Nole’ was seen in good company, as he was witnessing the South African team’s victory alongside the renowned American actor Jason Momoa, who has participated in different superhero feature films such as ‘Aquaman’ and ‘Justice League’ among others. .
Other celebrities like the British singer Rita Ora and Taika Waititi, a renowned film director who is originally from New Zealand.
Cyril Ramaphosa and his happiness for South Africa’s victory
The president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, congratulated the Springboks, the national rugby team, for their “historic” victory in the World Cup in France, thus becoming the country with the most world cups in this sport.
“Tonight, (captain) Siya Kolisi and the 2023 World Cup champions have given us an extraordinary and inspiring national achievement that lifts our hearts and raises our flag even higher,” Ramaphosa said in a statement issued late this Saturday.
“Sport has the power to transform people’s lives and lift the spirits of entire nations,” he added.
The president of South Africa also congratulated New Zealand, the South African team’s rival in the final, for their “close match”, something that made the New Zealand team (All Blacks) “deserving finalists.”
The Springboks beat New Zealand 11-12.
Which country has the most Rugby World Cup titles?
After its victory against New Zealand, the South African team became the nation with the most titles in the history of this sporting event. Since it was consecrated four times. The ‘Springboks’ victories were in 1995, 2007, 2019 and 2023.
2023-10-29 18:46:17
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