In pictures: The victorious Springboks arrive back in SA to a rousing welcome
The Springboks returned to South Africa today after their victory at the Rugby World Cup in France. Our Chief Photographer, Neil McCartney was there and caught some of the action.
Siya Kolisi with the Webb Ellis Cup as fans gather at OR Tambo international airport to welcome the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back home, 31 October 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The Citizen
Captain Siya Kolisi shows the William Webb Ellis Cup to the fans at OR Tambo international airport to welcome the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back home, 31 October 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The CitizenSiya Kolisi as fans gather at OR Tambo international airport to welcome the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back home, 31 October 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The CitizenRassie Erasmus as fans gather at OR Tambo international airport to welcome the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back home, 31 October 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The Citizen
Rassie Erasmus passes the Webb Ellis Cup to Jessie Kriel as fans gather at OR Tambo international airport to welcome the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back home, 31 October 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The CitizenCheslin Kolbe as fans gather at OR Tambo international airport to welcome the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back home, 31 October 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The CitizenEben Etzebeth behind the Webb Ellis Cup as fans gather at OR Tambo international airport to welcome the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back home, 31 October 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The CitizenSpringbok fans from Zambia as fans gather at OR Tambo international airport to welcome the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back home, 31 October 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The CitizenTrevor Nyakane dances as fans gather at OR Tambo international airport to welcome the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back home, 31 October 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The CitizenFans gather at OR Tambo international airport to welcome the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back home, 31 October 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The CitizenJacques Nienaber as fans gather at OR Tambo international airport to welcome the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back home, 31 October 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The CitizenSA engraved on the Webb Ellis cup as fans gather at OR Tambo international airport to welcome the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back home, 31 October 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The CitizenBongi Mbonambi as fans gather at OR Tambo international airport to welcome the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back home, 31 October 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The CitizenSiya Kolisi as fans gather at OR Tambo international airport to welcome the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back home, 31 October 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The CitizenSiya Kolisi and Jacques Nienaber in the press conference at OR Tambo international airport to welcome the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back home, 31 October 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The CitizenCheslin Kolbe with the Webb Ellis Trophy outside the OR Tambo international airport event to welcome the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back home, 31 October 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The CitizenSiya Kolisi and Jacques Nienaber in the press conference at OR Tambo international airport to welcome the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back home, 31 October 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The CitizenSiya Kolisi with the Webb Ellis Cup at OR Tambo international airport where fans gathered to welcome the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back home, 31 October 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The CitizenSiya Kolisi, Cheslin Kolbe and Eben Etzebeth at OR Tambo international airport as a large group of fans gathered to welcome the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back home, 31 October 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The CitizenSiya Kolisi shows the cup to fans gathered at OR Tambo international airport to welcome the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back home, 31 October 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The CitizenEben Etzebeth behind the Webb Ellis Cup at OR Tambo international airport in the press conference to welcome the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back home, 31 October 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The Citizen
Bongi Mbonambi gestures to the fans gathered at OR Tambo international airport to welcome the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back home, 31 October 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The Citizen
