Martin Bester joins Springboks send-off at O.R Tambo International Airport

Martin Bester joins Springboks send-off at O.R Tambo International Airport

The Springboks have arrived in Japan for the Rugby World Cup and Martin Bester was there to send them off!

Martin Bester and Siya Kolisi
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All roads led to OR Tambo International airport in Johannesburg as South Africans gathered to see the Springboks before they departed for Japan.

The passionate and loyal supporters gathered for a fun and proud morning. Martin Bester is excited for the Springboks to open their campaign against New Zealand on 21 September.

The team, led by captain Siya Kolisi, was sent on their way by the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa.

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We absolutely cannot wait for the Springboks to bring the cup back!

WATCH THE SEND-OFF BELOW:

The Springboks received an incredibly warm welcome from the people of Japan on their first day of training. 

Some of the guys shared their thoughts on how the first session went and their interactions with the fans.

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