THAT’S IT FROM JOHANNESBURG
The Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks concluded the Johannesburg leg of their victory tour at the FNB Stadium. Siya Kolisi’s Boks got a roaring welcome from the fans, and were also greeted by players from Kaizer Chiefs.
ALL ROADS LEAD TO SOWETO
South Africa’s world champions got a rapturous welcome as they slowly made their way into Soweto during their Rugby World Cup victory tour.
Taxi to Soweto for the world champion @Springboks #StrongerTogether
— IOL Sport (@IOLsport) November 2, 2023
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THE PARTY GOES ON
The festive mood continued as Siya Kolisi and his world champion Springboks make their way through the streets of Johannesburg.
The party goes on as the world champion @Springboks make their way through the streets of Jozi.#StrongerTogether
— IOL Sport (@IOLsport) November 2, 2023
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THE WHOLE OF JOBURG ARE IN THE STREETS!
Thousands of South Africans and lined the streets to catch a glimps of the World Cup winning Springboks in Johannesburg!
Joburg! Nobody is working today in Johannesburg!
— IOL Sport (@IOLsport) November 2, 2023
And for good reason! #StrongerTogether
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WHILE THE SPRINGBOKS GET READY TO TAKE JOBURG BY STORM ...
JOBURG IS READY FOR THE SPRINGBOKS!
Joburg is ready for the Springboks!#StrongerTogether
— IOL Sport (@IOLsport) November 2, 2023
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TOUR OF TSHWANE COMES TO AN END
The Springbok open top bus came to a stop shortly before 11.30am, as the team boarded a regular bus as they prepared to begin their Johannesburg tour at 2pm.
SIYA MEETS CITY OF TSHWANE MAYOR
Siya Kolisi and the team bus made a stop to meet City of Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink just after 11.15am. After a quick handshake and photo, the scheduled stop had to be cut short as the parade was already running late.
CROWDS CONTINUE TO SWELL IN HATFIELD
The scene continued to be chaotic as the Springbok bus moved through Hatfield.
#Springboks making their way through Hatfield, Pretoria and fans continue to show their support. pic.twitter.com/yWOvEF2xVF
— EWN Sport (@EWNsport) November 2, 2023
SCHOOLCHILDREN LINING THE STREETS IN PRETORIA
Hundreds of school children were seen waving and cheering the Springboks as the bus drove through the streets.
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SIYA AND THE SPRINGBOKS GOING LIVE ON THE ‘GRAM’
Siya is making sure his followers are not missing out on Instagram, posting videos from the top of the bus.
Fans lining the streets at every point of the route now.
Thousands of Springboks supporters are lining the streets of Pretoria as Boks players parade the Webb Ellis Cup today. The four-time rugby champions are on a four-day tour. #DStv403 #eNCA pic.twitter.com/SonVwqjmu4
— eNCA (@eNCA) November 2, 2023
WATCH: Damian Willemse keeps Springboks’ World Cup party going ... full kit and all!
Damian Willemse has still not taken off his match kit from the final over the weekend as the team bus moved through the Pretoria CBD.
Damian Willemse tells Eyewitness that he doesn’t plan on taking off the kit he wore at the finals in France. #Springboks @Alpha_Mero25 pic.twitter.com/gp3x85XRnH
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) November 2, 2023
Thursday marks the start of the Rugby World Cup victory parade of the Springboks, with the festivities kicking off in Pretoria.
Springbok fans are in high-spirits outside the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Tshwane, as they eagerly await the team to pass-by on their open bus victory parade. #SpringboksRWC #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/FBvVYNJrT2
— Sashin Naidoo (@Sashinn007) November 2, 2023
The Siya Kolisi-led Springboks won their second successive Rugby World Cup title in France over the weekend, beating the All Blacks 12-11 in the final.
The Springboks took two days off after arriving back in the country on Tuesday to a rapturous reception in Johannesburg, but on Thursday began their four-day tour to show off their trophy to their adoring fans across the country.
For full details on the routes the Springboks trophy tour in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Soweto on Thursday, click here.
The celebrations on Thursday began with SA President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering a speech at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, once again congratulating the Springboks.
“We salute you and thank you for uniting our nation. You are the symbol of excellence,” said Ramaphosa.
Just after 9.30am, the Springboks gathered on the team bus at the Union buildings and departed shortly after for their victory parade.