IN PICS | Rousing send-off for Springboks as they depart for Rugby World Cup
There was an outpouring of support from ardent South African rugby fans who converged on Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday to bid the Springboks farewell as they departed for France to compete in the Rugby World Cup.
Khumo Mdingi cheers for SA Rugby team as the ascend the stage at OR Tambo international airport where fans have come in numbers to wish the team well on their world games as they are on the way to France to defend the trophy. (Thapelo Morebudi)
There was an outpouring of support from ardent South African rugby fans who converged on Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday to bid the Springboks farewell as they departed for France to compete in the Rugby World Cup.
The team's mission: to defend their hard-won trophy on the global stage. With fervent cheers and heartfelt well-wishes, dedicated fans sent the team off with a display of unity and hope.
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Fans unite to give the SA rugby team a roaring send-off as they depart for France for the World Cup.. (Thapelo Morebudi)
The Springbok rugby team exemplifies what Bosa seeks to achieve — an environment in which South African children of all races can work together and thrive, says the writer. (Thapelo Morebudi)
Rugby fans are expected to give the Boks a hero's welcome during their victory parades in SA. File photo. (Thapelo Morebudi)
Siya Kolisi taking pictures with fans of Rugby that have come in numbers to wish the team well in their world cup games as they are of the way to France to defend the trophy. (Thapelo Morebudi)
Eben Etzebeth taking pictures with fans of Rugby that have come in numbers to wish the team well in their world cup games as they are of the way to France to defend the trophy. (Thapelo Morebudi)
Siya Kolisi signing rugby ball for fans who have come in numbers to wish the team well in their world cup games as they are of the way to France to defend the trophy. (Thapelo Morebudi)
A sea of fans waves off the SA rugby team, united in their hopes as they head to France for the world games and trophy defence. (Thapelo Morebudi)
Passionate SA rugby supporters gather in force to bid farewell to the team embarking on their journey to France for the trophy defence. (Thapelo Morebudi)
Khumo Mdingi cheers for SA Rugby team as the ascend the stage at OR Tambo international airport where fans have come in numbers to wish the team well on their world games as they are on the way to France to defend the trophy. (Thapelo Morebudi)
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