Thousands brave cold, rain to welcome world champion Springboks
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).
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Captain Siya Kolisi says Springboks' World Cup win was 'for every South African'
Captain Siya Kolisi dedicated Rugby World Cup glory to “every South African” during a triumphant homecoming in Johannesburg.
Kolisi committed to Springboks ahead of Racing 92 move
Siya Kolisi has no plans to retire from international rugby and will continue to be available for South Africa, he confirmed on Tuesday when he arrived home to a hero's welcome after clinching back-to-back World Cups titles in France.
Red card will be with me forever, says All Blacks skipper Cane
Distraught New Zealand captain Sam Cane said he "would have to live forever" with the red card he received in the 12-11 defeat to South Africa in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final.
South Africa Beat New Zealand By A Point To Win Record Fourth Rugby World Cup Title
Handre Pollard kicked four penalties to help South Africa to a nail-biting 12-11 victory over 14-man New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday to claim a record fourth title. As is so often the case with finals, the match was a tight, edgy encounter at a rain-soaked Stade de France where defence ruled and the All Blacks lost captain Sam Cane to a first-half red card for a high tackle. But the Springboks prevailed to win a third successive knockout match in this tournament by a point and add to their titles in 1995, 2007 and 2019.
2023 rugby World Cup win will unite S’Africa, says Siya Kolisi
South Africa celebrate another Rugby World Cup triumph
New Zealand captain Sam Cane feeling ‘so much hurt’ after World Cup final defeat
New Zealand captain Sam Cane admitted he was feeling “so much hurt” after he was sent off in Saturday’s 12-11 World Cup final defeat by South Africa.
South Africans call for holiday as they revel in World Cup success
CAPE TOWN : South Africans woke up in a jubilant mood and with some sore heads on Sunday, basking in the glory of back-to-back Rugby World Cup wins following their nail-biting 12-11 victory over old foes New Zealand in the 2023 final in Paris.