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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

BOK WIN: “THIS IS FOR YOU, SOUTH AFRICA”

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Tears, cheers and what can only be described as exhilaration spread through the nation today as the Springboks lifted the Web Ellis trophy.

South Africa dominated England in 2019 Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama, beating them 32-12.

Tries by wingers Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe closed the game out and sent Pretorians into overdrive.

The celebrations will continue for a good while, and our champions dedicated this win to all South Africans:

The Webb Ellis Cup is coming home! But first:

Liesl Smit
Liesl Smit
Liesl is the Smile 90.4FM News Manager. She has been at Smile since 2016, with nearly 20 years experience in the radio industry, including reading news, field reporting and producing. In 2008 she won the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Award, Western Cape region. liesl@smile904.fm

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