Kate said the England players ‘can be so proud’ of their tournament after their semi-final defeat.
The Princess of Wales has told England rugby players to walk away with their “heads held high” after their World Cup semi-final defeat to South Africa.
Kate, patron of the Rugby Football Union and Rugby Football League, told the players to be “so proud” of themselves in a personal post on social media. England’s 16-15 defeat against the Springboks at the Stade de France means South Africa will play New Zealand in the final.. Though it may have been defeat today, you can walk away from this tournament with your heads held high. C“Though it may have been defeat today, you can walk away from this tournament with your heads held high. C.”
The princess had been at Marseille’s Stade Velodrome last weekend to see England win their semi-final place by defeating Fiji.We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
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