Piers Morgan shows love to Mzansi
Despite criticising President Cyril Ramaphosa in the past, Piers Morgan became a self-appointed South African as he cheered the Proteas on to win the World Test Championship on Saturday, 14 June.
The national cricket team – led by captain Temba Bavuma – defeated Australia by five wickets in the final at Lord's in London.
Ahead of the WTC, Avid cricket fan Piers Morgan surprised his X followers with a post that read: 'For the next 2 hours, I am South African. #Lords'
The UK media personality added a South African flag emoji to his X post.
After Mzansi's historic victory, Piers added: 'Brilliant win by South Africa… what a great Test match.
Piers Morgan also praised Australia for being 'gracious losers.'
Apart from the Proteas, Piers Morgan has previously congratulated the Springboks on their back-to-back Rugby World Cup wins in 2019 and 2023.
When retired Bok Schalk Burger reminded him that South Africans were champions in both cricket and rugby, Piers jokingly responded: 'My liver can't handle the extra drinking that would entail.
Whilst Piers Morgan has often praised South Africa's sporting abilities, he's also been quick to voice his opinions about politics.
Last year, the outspoken journalist questioned why Cricket South Africa had removed U19 player David Teeger as captain for the World Cup. The move was in relation to the Jewish player's comments relating to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
He posted on X: 'He tweeted: 'WTF!? Have they sacked him because he's Jewish? This is shameful moral cowardice'.
Earlier this month, Piers Morgan also condemned President Cyril Ramaphosa's defence of the struggle song Kill The Boer and Julius Malema's decision to controversially sing it.
Piers posted on X: 'Oh come off it, Mr President . It's literally a threat, and incitement, to kill'.
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