The Springboks have finally hopped on home; landing at O.R Tambo International today. Flags, Faf-look-alikes and jovial police officers were all present amongst a sea of South African supporters, and you didn’t even need to be there physically to soak in the energy of utter joy their heroes’ welcome was met with. Have a look:
Johannesburg, South Africa (31 October 2023) — The champions of the rugby world, the Springboks and South Africa’s pride and joy have finally hopped home, meeting an overjoyed portion of South Africa at O.R Tambo International Airport earlier today.
Flags, Faf-look-alikes and jovial police officers were all waiting in the wings to welcome our winning Rugby World Cup squad home for a heroes welcome like no other, and even if you didn’t find yourself at the airport today, the energy of unity and accomplishment was felt all over social media.
Look! The Springboks Hop Onto Home Soil for Their Heroes Welcome
Singing Their Way Home
Siya Kolisi and the Springboks team singing on route to South Africa last night 🏆🙌🏾#ORTamboInternationalAirport #SpringboksRWC pic.twitter.com/O0MLIKLoSf
— JJ 🇿🇦 (@JesseFJacobs) October 31, 2023
A Sea of South African Support!
South Africans move from social distancing to social cohesion.
This is a snapshot of the crowd scenes at OR International Airport as thousands grow #StrongerTogether to welcome home the Springboks – the champions of the world.#Springboks #SpringboksRWC #ChampionSouthAfrica… pic.twitter.com/7xVtK8gmIm— Ashraf Garda (@AshrafGarda) October 31, 2023
It’s a vibe at ORT! 🥳#StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/tgSk9TOlC1
— Springboks (@Springboks) October 31, 2023
The Police Officer Who Couldn’t Contain His Joy
Homecoming! 🇿🇦 #Springboks #RWC2023 #strongertogether #SpringboksRWCpic.twitter.com/VmT4YfcO2D
— Erinesti! (@ErnestMusiime) October 31, 2023
Faf, is that You?
A South African Welcome
Siya Kolisi, Lifting up the Webb Ellis Trophy and a Nation
Siya Kolisi proudly raises the Webb Ellis Cup as he leads the #Springboks through the gates of OR Tambo International Airport, greeted by thousands of eager fans. 🇿🇦🏆 What a homecoming! #RugbyChampions
#WelcomeHome#SpringboksRWC pic.twitter.com/njnVvKWkLh— Ka Zulu (@Ltd_Pty_) October 31, 2023
Meanwhile, South Africa is gearing up for the Boks’ Victory Tour, a four-day parade that’ll kickstart in Pretoria on 2 November followed by Joburg and Soweto for the Gauteng proceedings.
The City of Cape Town shared it will welcome the Springboks on Friday 3 November, with proceedings and a mini concert penciled to happen in front of the City Hall, with the City Centre, Langa and Bonteheuwel set to enjoy the Victory Parade thereafter.
The third province on the map is KwaZulu-Natal’s Durban, while the victory tour will see its concluding laps in the Eastern Cape’s East London on 5 November.
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