By RFIPosted on 06-11-2019Modified on 06-11-2019 at 02:30

The Springboks, winner of the World Cup last Saturday, returned from Japan on Tuesday, November 5th. Siya Kolisi and his teammates will tour the country this weekend. In the meantime, they presented the trophy to thousands of people gathered at Johannesburg Airport.

The Springbok players arrive at the drop-off at Johannesburg airport stormed by thousands of fans like Duduzile: " I'm too happy, " she says. They managed to rally the whole nation behind them. The country is one. That's all we want, to be together, gathered in a nation. "

The thousands of South Africans including Shaun have been there for hours, with songs and dances to wait. Here, the motto is unity.

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" Today, it's South Africa I've always dreamed of," he enthuses . That's what we can do when we're together, that's what we can see after a win. And look at all these people together, different skin colors, different social classes. It is the celebration of our South Africa. "

The darling of the team is obviously the captain, the first black captain in history Siya Kolisi. An example according to Asande:

" This is an example for everyone, especially for disadvantaged children in townships who do not have the resources. To have Siya Kolisi as an example is something, "she says.

Siya Kolisi who will lead the Springboks in their national tour this week, a true copy of the 1995 victory and Nelson Mandela's rainbow nation dreams.

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The 1995 Cup is back! It's the same thing as 25 years ago. What we did is beautiful. South Africa is becoming a more mature country and I hope it will last.

In the lobby of Johannesburg Airport, a crowd that screams, sings, dances and waits for its 31 world champions

06-11-2019 - By Noah Hochet-Bodin

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