WATCH: Hero’s welcome for world cup champions at OR Tambo airport
The Springboks return to SA after defeating New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final
Thousands have gathered at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg this (Tuesday) morning to welcome back the Springboks.
The back-to-back world rugby champions return to SA after defeating New Zealand in the World Cup final in France on Saturday.

Richards Bay resident Jens-Sören Otto is among the jubilant supporters who have been waiting anxiously at the airport to give a hero’s welcome to the boys.
TOUCHDOWN #IBUYILE! 🏆🏉❤️🇿🇦
The @Springboks rugby team have arrived at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg to present the Webb Ellis Cup to a jubilant crowd of South Africans who have gathered to celebrate with them after clinching the Rugby World Cup… pic.twitter.com/8meiPS4kDM
— Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) October 31, 2023
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