Despite falling short of more tries, the 2023 Rugby World Cup final between the Springboks and the All Blacks has been dubbed one of the most epic finals to have been played.

 

The Springboks edged the All Blacks 12-11, with Handre Pollard being the difference after scoring all the penalties that came his way. On the other end, the All Blacks failed to convert two penalties, and it took a toll on the scoreline.SPRINGBOKS SECURE FOUR RWC WINS
South Africa’s defence was solid, and it made the difference. No doubt their win also saw them going down in the history books of World Rugby as the second nation to win back-to-back World Cup finals.

The Springboks won the ninth edition of the Rugby World Cup in Japan in 2019South Africa continued their perfect record in the Rugby World Cup finals, being the first men’s team to secure four victories. They have achieved this remarkable feat in the eight Rugby World Cups they’ve participated in, which is less than other teams.

However, against the win, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa congratulated his South African counterpart and the Springboks for winning the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

ZIM PRESIDENT’S CONGRATULATES THE BOKS AFTER RWC WIN
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the Zimbabwean head of state posted: “Congratulations to President @CyrilRamaphosa and All South Africans for winning the Rugby World Cup. The Springboks put on a magnificent display of determination and strength to win tonight. Zimbabwe celebrates with you.”However, over the years, fans across all sporting verticals have been forced to support other countries on the international stage because of the nations’ failure on the international stage.

Tawanda Ruswa commented: “International Orphans.”

Tanaka Elliot Jr Chiweshe commented: “You’ll Never Walk Alone, our neighbour. Congrats, Boks.”

Delma Tapiwa posted: “Ko isu when are we going to celebrate as a Nation.”Tyna Sh said: “We are international orphans …he’s proud of that…”

Pentagon Power posted: “As a nation we have decided to start a 🏉 Rugby team called Zimbok please come and join.”