England can leave World Cup with 'heads held high' after South Africa defeat, says Princess of Wales

22.10.2023 - 08:51 dailyrecord.co.uk

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 last night.

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 on Saturday means South Africa will play New Zealand in the final.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the future Queen wrote: “You can be so proud of yourselves @EnglandRugby. “Though it may have been defeat today, you can walk away from this tournament with your heads held high.

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