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Rugby World Cup Semi-Final: Message from Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah to South Africa’s Springboks

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As South Africa reaches the semi-final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body of rugby across Africa, issues a message of support addressed to Mark Alexander, President of the South Africa Rugby Union (SARU):

Dearest Mark, My Brother

YOU have carried the hopes and dreams of an entire continent on your shoulders, and your journey to this point has been nothing short of spectacular. The Springboks are not just a team; YOU are a symbol of resilience, unity and determination.

As reigning World Champions, YOU have already achieved greatness, we have every confidence in your abilities and unwavering spirit.

Africa stands with YOU, proud of your achievements and excited for what the future holds. Together, we grow, we fight, and we stand as one, crafting a spirit that defines Africa’s strength.

Show the world the power of the Springbok spirit, and may your performance be a source of pride all of us.

Go Springboks, go! 

Herbert Mensah, 
President, Rugby Africa.

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About Rugby Africa:
Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com) is the continental governing body of rugby in Africa and one of the regional associations under World Rugby. It unites all African countries that play rugby union, rugby sevens, and women's rugby. Rugby Africa organizes various competitions, including the qualifying tournaments for the Rugby World Cup and the Africa Sevens, a qualifying competition for the Olympic Games. With 39 member unions, Rugby Africa is dedicated to promoting and developing rugby across the continent. World Rugby highlighted Ghana, Nigeria and Zambia as three of the six emerging nations experiencing strong growth in rugby.

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As South Africa reaches the semi-final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa, the continental governing body of rugby across Africa, issues a message of support addressed to Imprint Alexander, President of the South Africa Rugby Union (SARU):

Dearest Imprint, My Brother

YOU acquire carried the hopes and dreams of an entire continent on your shoulders, and your journey to this point has been nothing short of spectacular. The Springboks are not honest a team; YOU are a symbol of resilience, unity and determination.

As reigning World Champions, YOU acquire already achieved greatness, we acquire every confidence in your abilities and unwavering spirit.

Africa stands with YOU, proud of your achievements and excited for what the future holds. Together, we grow, we fight, and we stand as one, crafting a spirit that defines Africa’s strength.

Note the world the power of the Springbok spirit, and may your performance be a source of pride all of us.

Depart Springboks, fade!

Herbert Mensah,
President, Rugby Africa.

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  1. The 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan marked the first time the tournament was held in Asia, reflecting the sport’s growing global appeal. The competition featured 20 teams, with South Africa emerging as the champions after defeating England in the final. The next Rugby World Cup is scheduled for 2023 in France.