Captain Kolisi! Boks melt SA hearts in epic Marseille victory lap

The Springboks paid tribute to their fans after beating Scotland 18-3 in a Rugby World Cup Pool B clash at the Stade de Marseille on Sunday.

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The stadium atmosphere had a distinctly South African feel as the majority of fans were Springbok supporters.

The Boks stayed pitchside after their win, with the players engaging with their loyal fans.

Skipper Siya Kolisi was at the forefront as he took a one-man lap of the stadium, even jumping hoardings to take selfies with fans.

Siya Kolisi on a one-man lap of the stadium, jumping the hoardings, having selfies, saying thank you. He’ll be South Africa’s president one day. Extraordinary man. pic.twitter.com/L0fSmd8EX7

Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk also made one young fan's day when he signed the emotional boy's jersey and gave him a hug.

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Faf de Klerk legending like a legend #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/Eef05uAxx2

In total, there were 63 566 fans at the Stade the Marseille on Sunday.

South Africa's next encounter is against Romania in Bordeaux on Sunday, 17 September at 15:00.