Rugby World Cup South Africa's first black captain and historic victory November 3, 1:35
For the first time in the Rugby World Cup Japan tournament, South Africa challenged with a black captain and won the third championship for the first time in three tournaments.
South Africa ’s flanker, Sya Korishi, was the first black man to be selected as the captain of the team, and has been leading the tournament team with a strong breakthrough.
In South Africa, until the early 1990s, apartheid, a racial segregation policy with a small number of whites dominating the majority of blacks, was implemented, and the national team at that time was a symbol of the apartheid system.
Corissi has grown strongly through rugby while having a tough childhood. Even now, there is a strong perception that rugby is a white sport, but in this tournament, Korishi players participate as captains, and the appearance of white and black players playing together is widely seen. It was also expected to lead to harmony.
In the final, South Africa took a scrum with two blacks and white players, including Korishi, and overwhelmed England and seized the lead.
In a post-match conference, Corissi said, “I am very proud that players from different backgrounds and different races have come together to win the championship. I was able to show you. "
“There are political problems and murders in South Africa, but I've always wanted to bring happiness by looking at rugby. Corissi used to eat,” said Razi Erasmus Head Coach, who named Corissi as captain. I didn't have anything or shoes, but now I'm lying as a captain.
The teammates also say that the presence of Korishi players has a significant impact on South Africa.
Prop's Tendai Mutawaira said, “I think the pressure to him is tremendous. He bears the hopes of many people, and he knows and plays. There is no doubt that it has given hope. "
Scuff Half's Fuff Declark said, “The road is tough, but his existence has always been inspirational. Tough and up-and-coming him has had great results. It should be the hope of all children. "
South Africa won the third championship in history, along with New Zealand.
This tournament has become a historic tournament that creates new hope in his home country.