President Zuma wishes Springboks well

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma wished the National Rugby Team, Springboks, well ahead of their test match against New Zealand at Ellis Park on Saturday.

The match has been billed as the greatest test in rugby contest, with the traditional rivalry of the Boks and All Blacks dating back to 1921.

"We call on all South Africans to rally behind our national pride the Springboks this afternoon. We are certain that they will do the country proud, as they have always done on many occasions especially against New Zealand," said President Zuma. – SAnews.gov.za