WATCH | Homecoming: 'We love you Siya': Springboks receive hero's welcome after historic win
Thousands of screaming South Africans welcomed them back from the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France as heroes at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday. On Saturday, the Boks made it back-to-back Rugby World Cup title wins when they held off the All Blacks to win 12-11 - a third consecutive one-point win in the play-off stages."This is for our fans and South Africa," said Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber after the victory.
"I wish I could show you the number of messages and videos of what was going on in South Africa. I think there were 62 million people that united behind us."Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
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