Michel Bega

Compiled by Michel Bega

Multimedia Editor


IN PICTURES: South Africans watch and celebrate Rugby World Cup final

South Africans across the country were glued to screens during the Rugby World Cup final in France on Saturday. Photographers visited the pubs and gatherings to document the drama.


South Africans watch the Rugby World Cup final
South African rugby supporters celebrate in Alexandra, near Johannesburg on October 28, 2023, after South Africa won the France 2023 Rugby World Cup final match between South Africa and New Zealand at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris. (Photo by Emmanuel CROSET / AFP)
South Africans watch the Rugby World Cup final
South Africans watch the Rugby World Cup final at Grafters Pub on October 28, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. Both New Zealand and South Africa seek a record fourth Rugby World Cup title at Stade de France in Paris. (Photo by Gallo Images/Laird Forbes)
South Africans watch the Rugby World Cup final
South African rugby supporters celebrate at the Bree Street fan park in Cape Town on October 28, 2023, after South Africa won the France 2023 Rugby World Cup final match between South Africa and New Zealand at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris. (Photo by GIANLUIGI GUERCIA / AFP)
South Africans watch the Rugby World Cup final
South Africans watch the Rugby World Cup final at Grafters Pub on October 28, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. Both New Zealand and South Africa seek a record fourth Rugby World Cup title at Stade de France in Paris. (Photo by Gallo Images/Laird Forbes)
South Africans watch the Rugby World Cup final
South African rugby supporters react in Cape Town CBD on October 28, 2023, after South Africa won the France 2023 Rugby World Cup final match between South Africa and New Zealand at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris. (Photo by MARCO LONGARI / AFP)
South Africans watch the Rugby World Cup final
South Africans watch the Rugby World Cup final at Grafters Pub on October 28, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. Both New Zealand and South Africa seek a record fourth Rugby World Cup title at Stade de France in Paris. (Photo by Gallo Images/Laird Forbes)
South Africans watch the Rugby World Cup final
South African rugby supporters celebrate at the Pirates Club in Johannesburg on October 28, 2023, after South Africa won the France 2023 Rugby World Cup final match between South Africa and New Zealand at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris. (Photo by Luca Sola / AFP)
South Africans watch the Rugby World Cup final
South Africans watch the Rugby World Cup final at Grafters Pub on October 28, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. Both New Zealand and South Africa seek a record fourth Rugby World Cup title at Stade de France in Paris. (Photo by Gallo Images/Laird Forbes)
South Africans watch the Rugby World Cup final
South African rugby supporters celebrate at the Pirates Club in Johannesburg on October 28, 2023, after South Africa won the France 2023 Rugby World Cup final match between South Africa and New Zealand at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris. (Photo by Luca Sola / AFP)
South Africans watch the Rugby World Cup final
South African rugby supporters celebrate at the Pirates Club in Johannesburg on October 28, 2023, after South Africa won the France 2023 Rugby World Cup final match between South Africa and New Zealand at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris. (Photo by Luca Sola / AFP)
South Africans watch the Rugby World Cup final
South African rugby supporters celebrate at the Bree Street fan park in Cape Town on October 28, 2023, after South Africa won the France 2023 Rugby World Cup final match between South Africa and New Zealand at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris. (Photo by GIANLUIGI GUERCIA / AFP)
South Africans watch the Rugby World Cup final
South African rugby supporters celebrate at the Bree Street fan park in Cape Town on October 28, 2023, after South Africa won the France 2023 Rugby World Cup final match between South Africa and New Zealand at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris. (Photo by GIANLUIGI GUERCIA / AFP)
South Africans watch the Rugby World Cup final
South African rugby supporters celebrate in Alexandra, near Johannesburg on October 28, 2023, after South Africa won the France 2023 Rugby World Cup final match between South Africa and New Zealand at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris. (Photo by Emmanuel CROSET / AFP)
South Africans watch the Rugby World Cup final
South African rugby supporters celebrate at the Pirates Club in Johannesburg on October 28, 2023, after South Africa won the France 2023 Rugby World Cup final match between South Africa and New Zealand at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris. (Photo by Luca Sola / AFP)

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