‘I didn’t watch the game, but I saw how beautiful South Africans can be when they’re truly happy’

05 November 2023 - 00:00 By Alaister Russell

Sunday Times photographer Alaister Russell was on duty when the Springboks took on New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final last weekend, snapping photos of South Africans watching the game at various pubs and restaurants. He posted this on social media the following day:..

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