Today in 2019 SA were crowned the Rugby World Cup champions

On 2 November 2019 the Springboks celebrated their big win at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Where did you celebrate our victory?

Rugby fans across South Africa and throughout the world celebrated with the Springboks after they defeated England 32-12 to be crowned the Rugby World Cup champions for 2019.

The match took place at the International Stadium in Yokohama on 2 November 2019. The Rugby World Cup kicked off on 20 September with the Springboks, led by their captain Siya Kolisi, playing their opening match of the tournament against New Zealand in Yokohama on Saturday, 21 September. They lost 23-13.

Other group matches:

  • 28 September     SA vs Namibia    57-3
  • 4 October            SA vs Italy          49-3
  • 8 October            SA vs Canada    66-7

South Africa beat Japan 26-3 at the Tokyo StadiumChōfu on 20 October in the quarter finals. The Boks faced Wales in the semi finals on 27 October and won that game with 19 points to 16.

Take a look at the Springboks’ wild celebrations after they defeated England 32-12 to be crowned World Cup winners Rugby World Cup celebrations.

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