Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the House -
1) notes that on Saturday, 12 September 2009, the Springboks won the 2009 Tri-Nations when they beat the All Blacks 32-29, in Hamilton, New Zealand;
2) further notes that it is the first time since 1949 that the Springboks scored three successive victories over the All Blacks;
3) recognises that these consecutive victories secured Captain John Smit's team their place as one of the greatest of all Springbok teams;
4) further recognises that this victory was secured by the tries scored by Fourie du Preez and Jean de Villiers, plus the accurate goal-kicking of Morn Steyn and the phenomenal kicks by Francois Steyn;
5) acknowledges that the Springboks have once again made their country and its people proud;
6) congratulates Coach Peter de Villiers, Captain John Smit and the team on their outstanding performances throughout the series, and their triumphant victory; and
7) wishes them a well deserved rest and all the best for their future rugby matches and tournaments.
Thank you very much. Indeed, they have made us proud as a nation. We will make sure that the message reaches them.
Agreed to.