South Africans gave us reasons to win - says Kolisi

JOHANNESBURG - Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and coach Rassie Erasmus have touched down on home soil with the Webb Ellis Trophy on Tuesday.

Kolisi said Erasmus motivated them throughout the tournament and the support from South Africans fuelled their drive. “I was actually happy to have my dad there. I’m sure it was my dad’s dream to take me to these places, but he didn’t have the means. I’m really proud that he could be there, and it was special for me.”

He said he tried to show the team that pressure was not something for the rugby field, especially with the problems South Africa is facing. Speaking at a media briefing at the OR Tambo International Airport, Kolbe - who scored the second of two tries in the final - said there was a long road ahead.

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