Rugby fans flocked to Greyville Racecourse on Saturday to watch the 2023 Rugby World Cup Grand Final. Photo: Ayanda Zulu
THIS weekend, the Springboks took on the mighty All-Blacks in a repeat of the 1995 Rugby World Cup final.
This meeting was test number 106 in the 102-year history of what is rugby’s greatest rivalry.
Going into the game, South Africa’s starting line-up boasted a combined 987 caps, and in a triumphant moment for the Springboks and the country, South Africa became the first nation to win four men’s Rugby World Cup titles after holding off New Zealand in a dramatic final at Stade de France on Saturday. The Springboks won a third successive knockout match in this tournament by a point and added to their titles in 1995, 2007 and 2019.
South Africans were on the edge of their seats during the intense match, and watching parties were held all over Durban as South Africans came together to back our boys!
Here are some snaps of the watching party that took place at Greyville Racecourse on Saturday, October 28, a day that South Africans will not soon forget.
Onke Booi watches the the final game with bated breath. Photo: Ayanda Zulu
Keneilwe Baloyi is filled with excitement as she watches the final match. Photo: Ayanda Zulu
Sikelela and Junior Dasa on the egde of their seats as they watch the game. Photo: Ayanda Zulu
Mzo Dlamini smiles proudly for the SA team. Photo: Ayanda Zulu
Ibrahim Hatimy proudly waves the SA flag at Greyville Racecourse. Photo: Ayanda Zulu
Tresanne Micheals watches the final game with hope in her eyes. Photo: Ayanda Zulu
Malcom Pillay stands among the crowd while watching the exciting final match. Photo: Ayanda Zulu
Charmaine Govender claps in excitement while watching the Rugby World Cup Grand Final. Photo: Ayanda Zulu
Menzi Nkosi and Mpume Mchunu are ecstatic as they watch the finals. Photo: Ayanda Zulu
Harold Kippen with sons Robben and Ryan Kippen. Photo: Ayanda Zulu
Brent Wilkins with his wife and daughter, Desiree and Tayla Wilkins. Photo: Ayanda Zulu
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