Springboks will play for much more than the Web Ellis Trophy when they face New Zealand in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final tomorrow.
They will carry the hopes and dreams of 62 million compatriots on final in Paris on Sunday.
Rugby was once viewed as the sport of the white Afrikaner under Apartheid but has grown a passionate following among South Africans of all races since the country lifted their maiden World Cup in 1995.
South Africa and New Zealand go in search of a record fourth title this weekend.
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi says people can relate to this team, it doesn’t matter what your story is, there is someone in this team that will represent you.
Kolisi says his own difficult upbringing has given him perspective on what it means to wear the Springbok jersey. The Springboks will play New Zealand at 7am tomorrow.
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Rugby Daily Podcast
