South Africa is having fun with a public holiday on Friday, 15 December – thanks partially to SA Rugby director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus.
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Erasmus and nationwide coach Jacques Nienaber oversaw the Springboks’ fourth Rugby World Cup title in France in late October this 12 months.
The Springboks edged bitter rivals New Zealand 12-11 within the remaining on the Stade de France in Paris.
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Post-tournament, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared Friday, 15 December a public holiday.
Ramaphosa mentioned that he had made the choice “in celebration of the Springboks’ momentous achievement”.
He added that authorities needed the day to be “a day of hope, a day of celebration and unity. Our sportsmen and women have shown us what is possible”.
“The patriotism we display in sports stadiums should be reflected in our approach to overcoming our challenges,” Ramaphosa added.
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On Friday, Rassie Erasmus took to social media platform X, previously generally known as Twitter, to put up: “Have a lekka day. You deserve it !! I will say it again!! “we could feel you every single day for 20 weeks!, so we say thank you! Danko”
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Have a lekka day You deserve it !! I’ll say it once more!! “we might really feel you each single day for 20 weeks!, so we are saying thanks! Danko
— Rassie Erasmus (@RassieRugby) December 15, 2023
