Predictably, the Springboks' Rugby World Cup win unleashed hyperbolic praise from media, opinion writers and President Cyril Ramaphosa, all, incorrectly, describing it as an example of "unity" and common purpose by South Africans. For example, on Tuesday October 31 there were five op-eds in Daily Maverick, including of Ramaphosa's address to the nation the day before, all saying basically the same thing. News24's headline news and commentary is almost entirely about the Springboks' triumphant return. One can draw the conclusion they're all singing from the Ramaphoria and ANC choir sheet. The clue is "unity" used excessively in all reports. Unity is important to Ramaphosa and ANC - ANC unity that is. They and similarly minded forget that to the teams competing in RWC, and cricket world cup, these are merely games played by professionals. The game comes first, followed by personal achievement. Patriotic intentions might matter, but not all that muc...