Now that the dust has settled and our national rugby team found themselves on the wen kant (sorry, could not resist), we need to take a closer look at where these amazing players come from.
Sidestepping through the crowd, late for the pinnacle Webb Ellis Cup lift by Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, reporters Rosa-Karoo Loewe and Tammy Fray were lost. In the blazing heat of Sunday afternoon, black Clear View fencing separated screaming fans from the stage erected outside the East London City Hall, and the sweating, frenzied Daily Dispatch and GO! & Express journalists were on the wrong side.
The Springboks fulfilled many of their fans' dreams during the victory tour in East London at the weekend signing autographs on balls and clothes for throngs of supporters.Little Ndalo Ndlela was one of many who were hoping for, at most, an autograph from team members and got more than he bargained for.
Thousands of Springbok fans laughed, cried, danced and cheered in public viewing areas in the Buffalo City Metro on Saturday evening as match referee Wayne Barnes blew the final whistle, confirming the Boks’ victory in a nail-biting Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand in France.