This archive report was first published on 29 October 2019.
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has been a long-time supporter of English rugby, frequently attending matches at Twickenham Stadium.
On Saturday, October 26, 2019, he will be in attendance at the Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama, Japan, where England will face off against South Africa in a bid to win the Webb Ellis Trophy for the second time in their history.
As the patron of the Rugby Football Union, Prince Harry has been a vocal supporter of the team, congratulating them on their semi-final victory over New Zealand at the weekend.
On his official Instagram page, @sussexroyal, Prince Harry posted: 'Today the England rugby team beat the New Zealand All Blacks to reach the final of the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan.'
He continued: 'HRH The Duke of Sussex is patron of the Rugby Football Union @englandrugby and like most rugby fans this morning, was thrilled to be able to witness such an amazing display of sportsmanship between two great teams.'
Prince Harry also expressed his pride in the team, saying: 'You are making us all incredibly proud back home - bring on next week!'
Before the tournament, Prince Harry, accompanied by his son Archie, posted a message to the England players, wishing them luck and expressing his confidence in their abilities.
