South Africans from all walks of life filed into the airport, in spite of the inclement weather, to show the four-time world champions their love and appreciation.
After more than two hours of waiting for the triumphant world champions, singing and cheering could be heard throughout the OR Tambo International Airport as the international arrivals doors opened to welcome back the Springboks.
JOHANNESBURG: Thousands of South Africans braved cold, wet weather to greet the Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks when they arrived in Johannesburg on Tuesday.Many wore green and gold, the colours.