Thousands brave cold, rain to welcome world champion Springboks

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JOHANNESBURG: Thousands of South Africans braved cold, wet weather to greet the Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks when they arrived in Johannesburg on Tuesday (Oct 31). Many wore green and gold,

Many wore green and gold, the colours of the national team, as they filled every available space at OR Tambo airport to greet the record four-time world champions.

"Thank you to the people of South Africa. We have had a long and tough 20 weeks, but it was worth it," said Kolisi, a loose forward and the first black Test captain of the Springboks. The latest success brought joy to a country battling unemployment, electricity, water and crime crises. "We love them so much, they made us proud," said Excellent George, 42, who was at the airport with her Springbok-flag-holding husband Rudy.

Like many in the country she said she saw the team as a unifying force able to bridge racial and social divides in the country.

 

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