Roger Federer congratulates the Springboks after RWC win!
Roger Federer was incredible happy for the Springboks after their win in Japan. See what he had to say here.
Tennis legend Roger Federer has congratulated the Springboks after they won the 2019 Rugby World Cup on Saturday.
The Springboks beat England 32-12 to secure their third Webb Ellis Cup triumph, leaving them level with New Zealand as the most decorated side in World Cup history.
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Federer had surprised Springbok captain Siya Kolisi earlier in the tournament with words of support, and he was quick to take to social media on Saturday to offer his congratulations.
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Thank you Roger Federer!
— Springboks (@Springboks) November 3, 2019
🇿🇦#StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/aFSCd9YfKl
Tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Federer will be heading to Cape Town in 2020 for a charity match!
The Swiss star has a strong bond with South Africa, as his mother Lynette Federer was born in Johannesburg.
John Laffnie-de Jager, former South African tennis player and coach, shared the exciting news with Martin Bester.