Special moment: The Springboks arrive home with Webb Ellis Cup
Thousands of South Africans screamed with joy, danced and sang at OR Tambo International Airport when the Springboks arrived home on Tuesday afternoon.
The Springboks dominated and then crushed pre-match favourites England 32-12 in the Japanese city of Yokohama on Saturday to lift the World Cup a record-equaling third time.
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On Tuesday, male and female, young, middle-aged and old, low-income earners and the wealthy all descended on the airport east of Johannesburg to salute their heroes as they arrived back in South Africa.
Videos and photos were shared like crazy on social media.
Here are some of the special moments!
Miss South Africa 2019 Zozibini Tunzi welcomed the team back
The gorgeous Miss South Africa, Zozibini Tunzi also came to welcome the #Sprinboks. She is seen here taking selfies with some people in the crowds. Hugs were also galore as some people managed to get hugs from Miss SA. #SpringboksArrival @dailysunsa pic.twitter.com/U0UcVoE89z
— Moagi The Great (@Chris_Moagi) November 5, 2019
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi arriving with the Webb Ellis Cup
#NightLine: Fans rejoice as Siya Kolisi walks in with the Webb Ellis trophy. #SpringboksArrival Courtesy #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/DTL0BtqxRo
— eNCA (@eNCA) November 5, 2019
Man dancing out of excitement while waiting for the Springboks
Excitement at OR Tambo International Airport as fans welcome the Springboks after winning the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Saturday. #Springbok #RWC2019CHAMPIONS #SpringbokChampions #SpringboksArrival
— IOL News (@IOL) November 5, 2019
🎥: @KarenSandison /@AfriNewsAgency (ANA) pic.twitter.com/sUTu3T3JTi