In sport, some victories transcend the pitch to leave an indelible mark on the hearts of a nation, writes ZELIM NEL.
Such was the case at Ellis Park in 1995, in Paris in 2007, in Yokohama four years ago and again on Saturday at the Stade France where the Springboks, led by inspirational captain Siya Kolisi, completed the most treacherous World Cup quest in the annals of Bok rugby, beating the old foe to clinch an unprecedented fourth Rugby World Cup title.
Their journey began with a convincing victory against Scotland, a testament to their resolve and skill. But the heart of this story lies in how they rebounded from adversity – the loss to Ireland in the pool stages would have shaken the confidence of lesser men, but not the Springboks. They ruled a line under the loss against Ireland and rallied, drawing strength from their common purpose to defeat tournament hosts France 29-28 in a pulsating quarter-final clash.
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