\n CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 15, 2023\/APO Group\/ —
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Celebrating South Africa\u2019s victory against France in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa\u00a0(www.RugbyAfrique.com<\/a>), the continental governing body of rugby across Africa, issues a message of congratulations addressed to Mark Alexander, President of the South Africa Rugby Union (SARU):<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Dearest Mark, My Brother,\u00a0<\/p>\n Congratulations, Mark!\u00a0Congratulations, Springboks!\u00a0<\/p>\n You really are the champions of the world!\u00a0<\/p>\n The entire 1.4 billion-strong African population is avidly following your every step.\u00a0<\/p>\n We never doubted you, but we also knew that your victory required collective support and a united spirit – qualities that embody the very essence of Africa.\u00a0<\/p>\n From the starting line-up to the bench, every player played an essential role in this exceptional victory. Siya Kolisi and the whole team made us proud.<\/p>\n I’d like to offer my sincere\u00a0congratulations\u00a0and hope to be able to shake hands with each and every one of you in Paris very soon.\u00a0<\/p>\n Mark, we’re incredibly proud that you’re our big brother.<\/p>\n Go Springboks, go!\u00a0<\/p>\n Herbert Mensah,\u00a0
\nPresident, Rugby Africa.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n