1 year on: The cup that made us #StrongerTogether
On 2 November 2019 the Springboks celebrated their big win at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Where did you celebrate our victory?
Rugby fans across South Africa and throughout the world celebrated with the Springboks after they defeated England 32-12 to be crowned the Rugby World Cup champions for 2019.
On this day, the Springboks lifted the Webb Ellis Cup for the third time, after defeating England in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final. 🏆
Stay tuned for more Rugby World Cup memories throughout the day! #StrongerTogether@MTNza pic.twitter.com/jDszXB8heL
— Springboks (@Springboks) November 2, 2020
The match took place at the International Stadium in Yokohama on 2 November 2019. The Rugby World Cup kicked off on 20 September with the Springboks, led by their captain Siya Kolisi, playing their opening match of the tournament against New Zealand in Yokohama on Saturday, 21 September. They lost 23-13.
Other group matches:
28 September SA vs Namibia 57-3
4 October SA vs Italy 49-3
8 October SA vs Canada 66-7
South Africa beat Japan 26-3 at the Tokyo Stadium, Chōfu on 20 October in the quarter finals. The Boks faced Wales in the semi finals on 27 October and won that game with 19 points to 16.
🇿🇦 The Boks are still inspiring SA – one year after that memorable day in Japan
🗣️ “I have no doubt they will continue to make this nation very proud"
🔗 Full story here: https://t.co/x21E3kSNtB#StrongerTogether #ChasingTheSun pic.twitter.com/uZuJnYPyQ1— Springboks (@Springboks) November 2, 2020
Take a look at the Springboks’ wild celebrations after they defeated England 32-12 to be crowned World Cup winners: In Pictures: Rugby World Cup celebrations
