Minister praises Springboks after impressive victory

in Pretoria and Durban‚ the Boks have won the series against the touring French side with one match to spare.

The final match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday has been reduced to a dead rubber.

“Let me express my appreciation to all the players and the technical team on the great performance put on display on Saturday‚” said Nxesi.

“The defence was perfect‚ you held the French very well and the tries you scored were a true reflection of the hard work and dedication that you put in your preparations‚” said Nxesi.

Nxesi also sent his best wishes to South Africa ‘A’‚

who will be taking on the French Barbarians in the second and final international match at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Friday.

South Africa ‘A’ beat the visitors 36-28 in the first match at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday night.