Despite the team having a difficult campaign leading up to France, the Springboks reclaimed their championship in the 2023 Rugby World Cup after besting the All Blacks 12-11 in the final.
The double-defending champions were greeted with loud cheers and waving flags as they soaked in the home support after spending more than two months away from home.
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.