All Blacks vs South Africa: Nike called out for embarrassing blunder in message to Springboks

Sportswear giant Nike have been called out for getting their facts wrong in a congratulatory message to the Springboks after they beat the All Blacks yesterday to claim a fourth men’s Rugby World Cup title.

South Africa edged the All Blacks 12-11 in the battle between the two three-time World Cup winners.

“When we believe as one, it brings victory for all. Congratulations @springboks, the new World Champions and the first rugby team in history to do it four times,” the Nike message posted on X said.

However, the Springboks are the first men’s team to win a Rugby World Cup four times. The New Zealand women’s team won their fourth in 2010. And have added two more since.

South Africa need a few more to catch the Black Ferns who claimed their sixth Rugby World Cup title last year in another thriller when they beat England.

*mens

(New Zealand has 6 titles in the women’s game) https://t.co/sicJrByHaz

— Elma Smit (@Elmakapelma) October 29, 2023

The Black Ferns are the current *SIX-TIME* world champions. https://t.co/KNznus1q2T

— Daniel Phimphisane (@DPhimphisane) October 29, 2023

First men's team @BlackFerns have done it six times! Representation matters,words matter! Just ask @andy_murray who has consistently challenged journalists on facts ascribed to male players as having 'the best' record, when women eg @serenawilliams were top! #CantBeWhatYouCantSee

— Badgeraz 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌱 🇪🇺🌈 (@Badgeraz) October 29, 2023

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