Home Rugby South Africa lifts Rugby World Cup - Tweets you have to see From pure elation to a healthy dose of sarcasm, here's how Twitter reacted to South Africa's historic win over England to lift the Rugby World Cup. Team Sportstar Yokohama 03 November, 2019 09:57 IST South Africa beat England in the final of the Rugby World Cup 2019 to lift its third title. - Getty Images Team Sportstar Yokohama 03 November, 2019 09:57 IST First the Rugby Championship in August and now the Rugby World Cup in Yokohama - it is South Africa's year in the sun. Rassie Erasmus' men beat England 32-12 to lift the world title on Saturday, reaching the unique double milestone in the process.Relive a thrilling win for a nation, in our pick of tweets from the day. READ : Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa makes history by doing the doubleUnited we stand - the message behind it allThe Nelson Mandela Foundation tweeted out its wishes to the South African team also highlighting the importance of this title because of the message it sent out to the nation and its aspiring sportpersons. Today we join over 57 million South Africans in congratulating our team, the Springboks for their victory over England in Japan. This is the third trophy South Africa has lifted since the dawn of democracy. #RWCFinal #EngvRSA 1/2 pic.twitter.com/XS9ktGQUo1— NelsonMandela (@NelsonMandela) November 2, 2019 Unfiltered happiness - from one leader to another South Africa's world cup win is more than just a sporting achievement. It is also a vindication of the nation's efforts to overcome its own social hurdles and a statement of unity and diversity. A video showing South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Captain Siya Kolisi wave at each other in happiness stood out as one of the best moments from the day. A PRESIDENT!!! pic.twitter.com/14SQUCrGAB #RWCFinal #Springboks #SiyaKolisi #StrongerTogether #TataWethu @CyrilRamaphosa— ATHI GELEBA (@AthiGeleba) November 2, 2019 One for the tribeLook at those smiles! Players and staff members held their families close as they soaked in the festivities of a third World title. Adorable scenes as the World Champions celebrate@Springboks #RWC2019 #RWCFinal #WebbEllisCup #ENGvRSA #RWCYokohama pic.twitter.com/8oqUAeiklY— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) November 2, 2019 From one South African making the world smile to a bunch of others Comedian and talk show host Trevor Noah extended his congratulations to his home team for lifting the Cup. Trevor tweeted his support to the captain, Kolisi and his team for having proved critics wrong with a stellar showing at the marquee event. To say we’re proud would be an understatement. Congrats to a team that many wrote off just a year ago. Our captain took criticism from all sides but today, the Springboks are back on top of the world. Well done Bokke. You have made us all proud. #rugbyworldcup2019 #southafrica pic.twitter.com/ETHS1w4b2T— Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) November 2, 2019 Birds of a feather band togetherSwiss tennis ace Roger Federer tweeted his wishes to the Springboks, hailing their resilience and sportsmanship. Coming from a gentleman of the game, high honour, RSA. Maximum respect for all Rugby players, amazing toughness and fairness.South Africa you did it! World Cup Champions, wow! I am incredibly happy! #RugbyWorldCup #Springboks— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) November 2, 2019 Fierce rival, earnest well-wisherA champion knows what the crown feels like. Despite settling for third place this time around, the All Blacks wasted no time in conveying their wishes to the Springboks. Our fiercest rival on the field, but always a friend off it. Congratulations to @Springboks on winning the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Enjoy every moment. #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/oY19ZqQWS5— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) November 2, 2019 A not-so gentle reminder The Cricket World Cup bitterness is still not beyond some of us and a few Kiwis weren't so kind with their commiserations to England. Scott Styris' tweet added insult to injury for the Red Roses, all in good faith of course. pic.twitter.com/98u77BGIOu— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) November 2, 2019 Eye for detail Meanwhile, New Zealand bowler and Twitter favourite Jimmy Neesham took time out to laud Japan's organisation of the tournament with a witty tweet. Japan’s thought of everything this World Cup, even guaranteeing you’ll get a great wifi signal while receiving your medal pic.twitter.com/ljd82RKSvW— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) November 2, 2019 Misread the signs? Michael Vaughan, like many others, probably read the signs wrong before the Red Roses stepped out to face the Springboks, who managed to keep the former throughout for an emphatic win. This will be a Tie and England will win because Owen Farrell is wearing old Skool black boots ... #RWC2019final— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 2, 2019 This strategy doesn't work everytime, EnglandAs a worried England team approached half-time with a six-point deficit. South Africa looked fluid on the field and dominant with its passes and efforts across the line. A few fans hailed a familiar superhero in vain. Enough is enough #RWCFinal pic.twitter.com/qMWyGKodn4— Vithushan Ehantharajah (@Vitu_E) November 2, 2019 The party isnt going to end anytime soon Faf du Plessis and the Proteas have not had a great year but were among the happiest supporters when the Bokke lifted the cup. Faf's father played as a midfielder for Northern Transvaal and it's no surprise that the Protean skipper was seen joining in the festivities. The @Springboks have won the #RWCFinal! Congratulations #Bokke!!! pic.twitter.com/jwpVdjDTBj— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) November 2, 2019 The real MVP Fans were impressed with South Africa's exploits, no doubt, but Faf de Klerk's hair has certainly earned a few more followers after the final. Are you insured, Faf? 70 minutes of relentless rugby and Faf de Klerk's hair still looks as fresh as a summer breeze. Glorious. #RugbyWorldCupfinal pic.twitter.com/3Bq2YY2rhe— Edward O'Neill (@EdwardOoo7) November 2, 2019 Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address.