Springboks arrive to a heroes’ welcome in South Africa after another Rugby World Cup triumph

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The Springboks returned to a heroes’ welcome in South Africa on Tuesday after retaining their Rugby World Cup title with a narrow 12-11 win over the New Zealand All Blacks in the final in France last weekend.

Thousands of supporters braved the cold and wet weather to gather at O.R. Tambo International Airport to welcome the Springboks, the first national team to lift the World Cup four times.

The crowds went into a frenzy as captain Siya Kolisi entered the arrivals terminal hoisting the Webb Ellis trophy surrounded by the rest of his teammates.

By Mogomotsi Magome.

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