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JOHANNESBURG (AP) – The Springboks returned to a heroes’ welcome in South Africa on Tuesday after retaining their Rugby World Cup title with a narrow 12-11 win over the New Zealand All Blacks in the final in France last weekend. Thousands of supporters braved the cold and wet weather to gather at OR Tambo International […]
The Springboks have returned to a heroes’ welcome in South Africa after retaining their Rugby World Cup title with a 12-11 win over New Zealand in the final in France last weekend. Thousands of supporters braved the cold and wet weather on Tuesday to welcome the squad at O.R. Tambo International Airport. South Africa is the first team to win the Rugby World Cup four times. The crowds went into a frenzy as captain Siya Kolisi entered the arrivals terminal hoisting the Webb Ellis trophy surrounded by the rest of his teammates. Fans in green and gold Springboks jerseys waved South African flags and helding up placards bearing congratulatory messages for the squad.
World rugby champions South Africa arrived back in the country on Tuesday to a heroes’ welcome following a feat that saw them defend their title after beating New Zealand 11-12 in France over the weekend. Thousands of Springboks supporters braved the cold and wet weather to gather at O.R. Tambo International Airport to welcome the squad, the first nation to lift the World Cup on four occasions. The crowds went into a frenzy as captain Siya Kolisi entered the arrivals terminal hoisting the Webb Ellis trophy surrounded by the rest of his teammates.