Modi greets South Africa for winning Rugby World Cup

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated South Africa for winning the Rugby World Cup for a record third time, beating England.

Post Published By: DN Bureau
Updated : 3 November 2019, 4:54 PM IST
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated South Africa for winning the Rugby World Cup for a record third time, beating England.

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South Africa beat England 32-12 in the world cup final in Japan on Saturday.

"Congratulations @Springboks (the SA team) for winning the Rugby World Cup for a record-equalling third time," Modi tweeted.

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Describing the feat as a "majestic performance", the prime minister said it is a historic moment for the Rainbow Country and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.  (PTI) 

Published :  3 November 2019, 4:54 PM IST

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