President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared December 15 as a public holiday in celebration of the victorious Springboks who made history by winning the coveted Web Ellis trophy for the fourth time in Paris on Saturday.

The Boks, who are expected back in the country on Tuesday, narrowly beat New Zealand’s All Black 12-11 in the tournament on Saturday night...

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