The African National Congress moves without notice: That the House
- notes that the Springbok Rugby Team is taking part in the tenth men’s Rugby World Cup in France which started on Friday 8 September to 28 October 2023;
- recalls that the Springboks are participating in this tournament as defending champions who defeated England in the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final;
- also recalls that in preparation for the 2023 international Ruby World Cup the reigning World Champions played six matches successfully and with convincing wins before the World Cup;
- understands that the Springbok have won their first game 18-3 against Scotland on Sunday 10 September in Marseille;
- calls upon all South Africans to rally behind the champions, and give them the moral support that they deserve; and
- extends its best wishes to the Springboks in the 2023 World Ruby tournament.